Types of Virtualization

 Cloud Computing:

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services which includs  servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence over the Internet.

Types of virtualization:

1.) Server Virtualization

 ->The physical servers are powerful machines with multiple processors that host files and applications on a computer network. 

->For streamlining purposes each physical server is typically dedicated to the one of the specific application or task. 

->However, this can become inefficient because each server will only be using a fraction of its available processing resources.

->It also deals with this problem by allowing an administrator to convert a server into multiple virtual machines.

2.) Application Virtualization

->While traditionally running an application uses your existing operating system and its hardware resources.

->Essentially, you are running the application on top of your computer. Application virtualization encapsulates the application and separates it from the underlying operating system. 

->It gives you access to the application without installing it onto the native device.

-> It allows an administrator to install the application onto a server. 

3.)Network Virtualization

->A computer network refers to a group of digitally connected computers that can communicate with each other and share resources.

 ->Network virtualization refers to the process of combining network resources into a single software-based network. 

->This creates a virtual network that gives you administrative control over all the hardware and software resources available on the original network.

->Network visualization allows you to either combine many networks into one unit or to connect software containers into a network of their own.

4.)Desktop Virtualization

->Desktop virtualization allows the user to create a virtual desktop which is typically hosted on a centralized data center. 

->The user can then remotely access this virtual desktop from anywhere through a thin client essentially creating a portable workstation.

5.)Storage Virtualization

->Storage virtualization refers to the process of abstracting multiple physical storage devices and compiling them into a single storage cluster that is managed from a central device. 

->These storage devices will then appear to the user as a single storage device.