VIRTUALIZATION
Virtualization, in computing, is the creation of a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, such as a hardware platform, operating system, a storage device or network resources. Virtualization can be viewed as part of an overall trend in enterprise IT that includes autonomic computing, a scenario in which the IT environment will be able to manage itself based on perceived activity, and utility computing, in which computer processing power is seen as a utility that clients can pay for only as needed. The usual goal of virtualization is to centralize administrative tasks while improving scalability and work loads.

High speed- and agile, virtualization from Microsoft enables dynamic IT systems
on demand with Hyper-V technology
Learn how Microsoft virtualization technologies and an integrated set of products can reduce your customers' IT complexity and cost of ownership, while improving efficiency.
on demand with Hyper-V technology
Learn how Microsoft virtualization technologies and an integrated set of products can reduce your customers' IT complexity and cost of ownership, while improving efficiency.

VMware (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, delivers customer-proven solutions that significantly reduce IT complexity and enable more flexible, agile service delivery. VMware accelerates an organization's transition to cloud computing, while preserving existing IT investments and enabling more efficient, agile service delivery without compromising control.

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