Virtualization allows hardware resources to be virtualized so that multiple operating systems can run on a single physical machine. It can be applied to desktops, servers, networks, storage and applications. Popular virtualization vendors include VMware and Microsoft. Benefits include cost savings, simplified management, flexibility and mobility.

1. Virtualization
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2. What is Virtualization?

3.  Desktop Virtualization
 Server Virtualization
 Network Virtualization
 Storage Virtualization
 Application Virtualization

4. Vendors of Virtualization

5. • Save money and energy
• Simplify management
Benefits from Virtualization

6. • VMware Workstation (Local)
• Microsoft Virtual PC (Local)
• Citrix XenDesktop (Centralized)
Desktop Virtualization

7. 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)
Applications Applications
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8. Components of Virtual Machines?
• Configuration file
• Hard disk file(s)
• Virtual machine state file
• In-memory file

9.  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

10.  Development
 Testing
 Training
Uses