ITM 315 Chapter : Server_Virtualization.rtf

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Information Technology Management
• Course: ITM 315
• Professor: Farid Shirazi

Document Summary

*running multiple server operating systems on a single server computer. *running multiple workstation operating systems on one computer. *running single applications in their own virtual machine environments. *setting up multiple networked disk storage units to appear as one unit. *having virtualization processes work inside a specially designed cpu. *dividing a single network into multiple channels or bandwidths so it appears as multiple. *disguise the physical or individual hardware elements of computing to enhance or multiply resources. *software that enables a computer to house two or more operating systems. *each instance of an operating system running within the software. *enables using different operating systems on one computer. *reduce number of servers needed to run a business. *enables an organization to consolidate servers into fewer physical computers. *saves money on personnel, space, security and energy. *for medium and large organizations that deploy many computers. *live migration and ability to use operating system images. *enable quick set up of a virtual machine.