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How server virtualization works

How server virtualization works

Date: May 17, 2010

Server virtualization works thanks to the hypervisor, software that allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on one physical server.

Running multiple OSes and applications as virtual machines (VMs) on a single host server opens the door to server consolidation, which is one of the many benefits of server virtualization. The hypervisor and its advanced features also lets you move workloads among different VMs, hosts and even data centers -- an obvious benefit for business continuity and disaster recovery.

In this webcast, executive editor Jo Maitland explains how server virtualization works and how it can help you address your organization's server consolidation and disaster recovery needs.

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