Virtualisation

Virtualisation

1. defenition

   • Act of creating a virtual version of computer hardware

2. benefits

   • Reduce downtime and enhance resilieny
   • Faster provisioning of applications and resources.
   • Reduced capital and operating costs.

3. challenges

   • Resource distribution
   • VM Sprawl
   • Performance monitoring

4. drawbacks

   • Data Can be at Risk
   • takes time
   • creates a security risk

5. types of hypervisors

   • Type 1:Bar metal
   • Type 2: Hosted

6. Examples

   • Application
   • Desktop
   • Network

7. Cloud virtualization benefits

   • Reduced capital and operating costs.
   • Minimized or eliminated downtime
   • Faster provisioning of applications and resources.