What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “virtual system”? Virtualization is often perceived as a costly and complex technology that small-scale businesses can’t afford. Virtualization is now within the reach for any company looking to increase the efficiency of its IT.
Virtualization is a process that transforms hardware resources to virtual components that are delivered to users on demand. These virtual components are referred to as VMs which stands for Virtual Machines. A VM is the exact replica of a computer’s set-up. This means that when new employees are brought into the fold, they will immediately begin working on a machine that’s identical to the one they were previously working on. This greatly simplifies the process of the integration of a new member and ensures that all employees have access to software and applications that homepage they need to do their job.
A VM’s other key benefit is that it runs different operating systems. An employee could have a Mac however, they will require software that only runs on Windows. A VM allows them to run the program on a Mac without installing it separately. Software developers also require testing updates on different environments. Comparing the time and cost of running these tests on multiple physical devices versus running them on a VM is an excellent method of saving money.
Finally, a VM is a great way to save backup data and backup files. There are many advantages of this approach, such as the reduction of costs and facilitating disaster recovery and making storage management simpler. You can reap the benefits of the built-in buffering capability of a cloud-based VM, such as HPE GreenLake. This allows you to avoid the expense of additional equipment for your datacenter or remote offices.
