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    Virtualization uses software to divide the physical hardware of a single computer into multiple virtual machines (VMs), each with its own operating system. It allows for more efficient use of hardware resources and is the foundation of cloud computing. There are two main types of virtualization - hardware virtualization, which virtualizes at the hardware level using a hypervisor, and software virtualization, which virtualizes at the operating system or application level. Hardware virtualization is generally more efficient than software virtualization as it provides more direct access to physical hardware resources.

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    Virtualization uses software to divide the physical hardware of a single computer into multiple virtual machines (VMs), each with its own operating system. It allows for more efficient use of hardware resources and is the foundation of cloud computing. There are two main types of virtualization - hardware virtualization, which virtualizes at the hardware level using a hypervisor, and software virtualization, which virtualizes at the operating system or application level. Hardware virtualization is generally more efficient than software virtualization as it provides more direct access to physical hardware resources.

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    Virtualization uses software to divide the physical hardware of a single computer into multiple virtual machines (VMs), each with its own operating system. It allows for more efficient use of hardware resources and is the foundation of cloud computing. There are two main types of virtualization - hardware virtualization, which virtualizes at the hardware level using a hypervisor, and software virtualization, which virtualizes at the operating system or application level. Hardware virtualization is generally more efficient than software virtualization as it provides more direct access to physical hardware resources.

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    Virtualization uses software to divide the physical hardware of a single computer into multiple virtual machines (VMs), each with its own operating system. It allows for more efficient use of hardware resources and is the foundation of cloud computing. There are two main types of virtualization - hardware virtualization, which virtualizes at the hardware level using a hypervisor, and software virtualization, which virtualizes at the operating system or application level. Hardware virtualization is generally more efficient than software virtualization as it provides more direct access to physical hardware resources.

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    Hardware v/s Software

    Virtualization
    Virtualization
    Virtualization is a process that allows for more efficient
    utilization of physical computer hardware and is the foundation
    of cloud computing. Virtualization uses software to create an
    abstraction layer over computer hardware that allows the
    hardware elements of a single computer—processors, memory,
    storage and more—to be divided into multiple virtual
    computers, commonly called virtual machines (VMs). Each VM
    runs its own operating system (OS) and behaves like an
    independent computer, even though it is running on just a
    portion of the actual underlying computer hardware
    Virtualization
    Virtualization can be used to represent a collection of
    hardware resources by defining a logical partition. It
    divides single physical server into multiple logical servers
    and works as a layer between the hardware system and
    software running in them.

    Virtualization usually creates a virtual version of


    something, such as an operating system, a server, a storage
    device or network resources which is rather the same as
    the original one.
    Types of Virtualization
    There are three areas of IT field where virtualization is making
    its mark viz network virtualization, storage virtualization and
    server virtualization. Virtualization also provides the security
    and management of the logical environment.
    Basically there are 2 types of virtualization in Server
    hosting:-
    • Hardware
    • Software
    Other types of Virtualization:-
    • Desktop
    • Storage
    • Network
    A machine reference model

    Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)


    Application Binary Interface (ABI)
    Application Programming Interface (API)
    Software Virtualization
    Virtualization of applications or computer programs is known as
    Software Virtualization. The most widely used software
    virtualization programs is SVS i.e. Software Virtualization
    Solution. SVS is the new way to use software that allows to
    activate, deactivate or reset the applications.
    In Software virtualization, applications can be installed on the
    virtual layer or virtual hardware that are created. We can run the
    applications from the virtual space also inspite of being installed
    on the host OS. Once the application is closed, any changes
    made by the application on the host OS will not be saved.
    Software Virtualization
    Software Virtualization mainly includes:-
    • Operating System level virtualization
    • Application and Workspace virtualization
    • Service virtualization
    Benefits of software virtualization are:-
    • Client Deployments Become Easier
    • Added Security
    • Ease of Management
    • Software Migrations
    • Conflict Mitigation with Existing Software
    Benefits of Software Virtualization
    Application Compatibility: Virtualized applications can run on
    different operating systems without modification, improving
    compatibility.
    Resource Efficiency: Virtualized applications share system
    resources with the host operating system, reducing resource
    overhead.
    Simplified Management: Virtualized applications can be easily
    deployed, updated, and removed without affecting the underlying
    system.
    Security: Isolation of virtualized applications enhances security
    by preventing interference and reducing the attack surface.
    Software Virtualization
    Technologies
    • Docker
    • Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)
    • Citrix XenApp
    • Oracle VirtualBox (for desktop virtualization)
    Hardware virtualization
    Hardware virtualization is the process of
    creating a virtual version of a computer
    system’s hardware, including the CPU,
    RAM, and other peripheral devices. This
    allows multiple operating systems to run on
    a single physical machine, each with its own
    virtual hardware resources
    Hardware Virtualization
    Basically hardware virtualization includes the virtualization of
    computer or operating system.
    When Hardware virtualization occurs the virtual machine
    manager is embedded in the circuits of a hardware component.
    This virtual machine manager is called a hypervisor. The
    hypervisor allows to work different operating systems on the
    same computer by controlling memory, processor and other
    components.
    Types of Hardware Virtualization:-
    • Full Virtualization
    • Partial Virtualization
    • Para virtualization
    Benefits of hardware virtualization
    Hardware virtualization mainly controls the virtual machines
    which is much easier than controlling a physical server.
    Benefits of hardware virtualization are:-
    • More Efficient Resource Utilization
    • Lower Overall Costs Due to Server Consolidation
    • Higher ROI (Return On Investment)
    • Increased Uptime Due to Advanced Hardware Virtualization
    Features
    • Increased IT Flexibility
    • Disaster Recovery: Virtual machines can be replicated and
    migrated to backup servers for disaster recovery purposes.
    Examples of Hypervisors

    • VMware vSphere/ESXi

    • Microsoft Hyper-V

    • KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

    • Xen
    Role of guest and host
    In Hardware Virtualization, the code directly runs on the host
    hardware with limited or without the use of any host system
    except the hardware support. The disadvantage over software
    virtualization is that the guest (the system which is being
    virtualized) and host systems (the base system which runs the
    virtualized system) need to use the same platform as they are
    independent.
    In case of software virtualization, the host system needs to
    completely evaluate the guest’s platform. The advantage of
    software virtualization is that host and guest platforms are
    independent. But this approach is very slow and resource
    consuming.
    Which is more efficient?
    In hardware virtualization, the hardware of the host machine is
    used. A virtual machine manager called “Hypervisor” handles
    the guest’s and their time of access to the hardware.
    Because hardware virtualization includes the access to the
    hardware more or less directly, it is much more efficient than
    software virtualization and so in very rare cases only any real
    Integrated Sensor Platform (ISP) offers software rather than
    hardware virtualization to their customers.
    In software virtualization, a whole machine is virtualized
    including both the hardware and the software.

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