Introduction to Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Introduction to Virtualization and Cloud Computing Welcome to the session! This document provides an overview of the topics we'll cover today, along with helpful resources and instructions for hands-on practice. 1. Introduction to Virtualization What is Virtualization? Virtualization is the creation of a virtual version of hardware, allowing multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine. Types of Virtualization Server Virtualization : Multiple virtual servers on one physical machine. Storage Virtualization : Combining multiple physical storage devices into a single virtual unit. Network Virtualization : Abstracting network resources into a manageable virtual framework. Key Benefits Efficient resource utilization Cost savings Scalability Simplified management Deep Dive Knowledge Virtualization uses a hypervisor (like VMware or VirtualBox) to manage VMs. Popular tools include KVM , Xen , and Microsoft Hyper-V . Real-tim...