Data center virtualization could unlock a variety of efficiency gains for IT infrastructure such as cost savings, scalability and disaster recovery capabilities. To reap the maximum benefits, IT teams must implement the best practices and use carefully selected tools. This collection of IT infrastructure whitepapers concentrates on the most important components required to build and maintain a modern virtualized data center that is accessible, flexible and secured.
Virtualization allows multiple virtual machines to run on one physical hardware. This reduces the number of servers needed. This decreases the amount of equipment needed, leading to a reduction in hardware, cooling and power costs and maintenance costs. It also allows for better utilization of existing assets, which is a major benefit for companies that want to be more environmentally conscious in their IT infrastructure. Furthermore, VMs are segregated from each other, so the failure of one VM does not affect other VMs or the hardware behind it, which provides an element of security for sensitive data. Scalability is also a possibility since the process of adding or the removal of VMs without the requirement to purchase new hardware can be performed quickly. This allows companies to adjust to changing workload demands and to a constantly changing technological landscape quickly.