‘Virtualisation’ has become a buzzword in information technology over the last few years, but what exactly does it mean? Here’s how to find out more.
Virtualisation 101
Virtualisation is the term given to a virtual version of any computer server, storage device, network or operating system. This is where a framework is divided into multiple parts; as a result, even partitioning a hard drive is considered virtualisation.
Virtualisation is generally divided into 4 categories:
- Network virtualisation – The splitting of bandwidth into independent channels, which are assigned to their very own devices.
- Application virtualisation – This allows resources to be applied in real time, without altering the settings of the host operating system.
- Desktop virtualisation – This masks certain sections from users. This means there isn’t a struggle to manage mass amounts of data, free space becomes available and resource sharing increases.
- Storage virtualisation – A central console that has multiple storage devices feeding into it. This is common with storage area networks (SANs).
Benefits of Virtualisation
Virtualising your IT infrastructure has many benefits. Here are the most important:
- Virtualisation allows a business or individual to run multiple applications or operating systems seamlessly at the same time. A user could achieve up to 80% greater utilisation. This means you can consolidate hardware by 75%, reduce expenses and increase energy efficiency.
- This makes your infrastructure much more efficient. Applications open quicker, operations become automated and management costs are cut.
- A virtualised system can have a built in disaster recovery solution, so your business can continue as normal if a problem does occur.
- Robust and easily available
- Lower costs can be transferred to your customers, boosting service satisfaction.
Global Knowledge and Virtualisation
If you are looking to learn more about virtualisation why not sign up to one of our courses here at Global Knowledge; ‘Virtualisation Foundation’ would be perfect!
This course is instructor-led and only takes 2 days to complete. It looks at virtualisation for business, technology, operations and administration and relies on a process of experimental learning. All students will then take part in an examination from the Cloud Credential Council (CCC) which will test and certify their new found skills.
You don’t need any prerequisites to take part in this course but a background in IT services may benefit you. This course would be a great start if you are thinking of ‘going virtual’.
Give Global Knowledge a call on 0118 912 1929 and start your learning experience now!
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