Virtualization allows multiple operating systems and applications to run on the same hardware at the same time by simulating virtual hardware. There are two main types of virtualization architectures: hosted, where a hypervisor runs on a conventional operating system; and bare-metal, where the hypervisor runs directly on the hardware. Virtualization can be applied to desktops, servers, networks, storage and applications. It provides benefits such as reduced costs, simplified management, and the ability to run multiple systems on one physical machine.
2. Virtualization is the simulation of the software
and/or hardware upon which other software
runs. This simulated environment is called
virtual machine. Each VM can run its own
operating systems and applications as if it were
in a physical machine. So It is way to run
multiple operating systems on the same
hardware at the same time.
For e.g., Windows and Linux both can run on the same laptop
at the same time
Virtualization
8. • Save money and energy
• Simplify management
Benefits from Virtualization
9. • VMware Workstation (Local)
• Microsoft Virtual PC (Local)
• Citrix XenDesktop (Centralized)
Desktop Virtualization
10. Desktop Virtualization Architecture
Hardware
Host OS
Virtual Machine Manager
Virtual Machine
Guest OS
(VMware ESX)
Applications
Virtual Machine Virtual Machine
Guest OS
(Windows)
Guest OS
(Linux)
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11. Components of Virtual Machines
• Configuration file
• Hard disk file(s)
• Virtual machine state file
• In-memory file
12. VMware Workstation
Costs more
More host & guests support
Better features (Snapshots, USB)
64-bit hosts and guests
Microsoft Virtual PC
Free
Less hosts & guests support
Less VM features and capabilities
Comparison
16. SoftV Server Virtualization Architecture
Hardware
Host OS(Server Products)
Virtual Machine Manager(Server Products)
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Guest OS
(VMware ESX)
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17. HardV Server Virtualization
• Microsoft Virtual Server
• Citrix XenServer
• VMware ESX Server
• Microsoft Hyper-V Server
• VMware ESXi Server
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Hardware
Host OS
Applications
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Virtual Machine
Applications
Guest OS
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Virtual Machine
19. HardV Server Virtualization Architecture
Hardware
Host OS + Virtualization Layer
Virtual Machine
Guest OS
(VMware ESX)
Applications
Virtual Machine Virtual Machine
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(Windows)
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20. HardV Server Virtualization Architecture
Hardware
Virtualization Layer (Hypervisor)
Virtual Machine
Guest OS
(VMware ESX)
Applications
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21. • Reduce costs by consolidating services onto
the fewest number of physical machines
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