what is virtualization ?

virtualization is a make belief of things that don't actually exist in real world. ( actual meaning )



Don't ask me if things actually don't exist then what is the use of it :)
 i am going to answer that any way...


 here virtualization is not Simulation or Emulation.

Here we can run multiple operating systems on one server .
These operating systems are called virtual machines.

This virtualization technology is used to convert Hardware to Software

This concept or technology is called virtualization.


what can be virtualized

• Server
• Desktop
• Network
• Storage
• Data Centers

these include virtual switches and virtual LAN etc .. yes physical devices can also be virtualized.