Explanation:
Virtualization can be defined as a virtual or software-based representation of virtual applications, storage, network and servers. Through this process it is possible to run a variety of different operating systems on the same physical server at the same time, which reduces information technology expenses, increases the speed and agility of the systems.
Some of the benefits of virtualization are:
- Reduced hardware costs
- Easy backup and restoration of complete servers
- Reduction of electricity consumption
- Faster deployment of new machines
