What is Data Center

Virtualization?
Data center virtualization is the transfer of physical data
centers into digital data centers (i.e., virtual) using a cloud
software platform, enabling companies to remotely access
information and applications.

Why has data center virtualization

emerged?
Historically, data centers have been kept and managed in a physical
state from one central location; however, developments in cloud
computing and an increased demand for flexible IT solutions have led
to emergent technologies that literally transform the traditional data
center.

How does data center virtualization

work?
Data center virtualization is the process of creating a virtual server—
sometimes called a software defined data center (SDCC)—from
traditional, physical servers. The process abstracts physical hardware
by mimicking its processors, operating system, and other resources
with help from a hypervisor. A hypervisor is a software that creates
and manages a virtual machine (VM) that, in this process, helps align
communication with a central processing unit (CPU). Typically, data
center virtualization results in one or several cloud infrastructures, an
interconnected system of virtualized hardware, and other digital
components.
How are virtualized data centers
managed?
Virtualized data center platforms can be managed from a central
physical location (private cloud) or a remote third-party location (public
cloud), or any combination of both (hybrid cloud). On-site virtualized
servers are deployed, managed, and protected by private or in-house
teams. Alternatively, third-party servers are operated in remote data
centers by another service provider who offers cloud infrastructure
solutions to many different organizations and companies based on set
fees or a consumption-based (i.e., pay for what you use) model.

What are the benefits of data

center virtualization?
Virtual data center design offers a variety of benefits for IT specialists
and end users alike.
Scalability: Unlike physical servers, which need extensive and, at
times, expensive sourcing and time management, virtual data centers
are relatively simple, quick, and inexpensive to set up. They can be
added in response to rapid rises in demand for processing and other
resources, or downsized when they are no longer necessary—
something that is not possible with metal servers.
Enhanced functionality: Virtualized resources decentralize the
notion of the modern office. Before virtualization, everything from
common tasks and daily interactions to in-depth analytics and data
storage happened at the server level and could only be accessed from
one location. Virtualized resources can be accessed from anywhere
with a strong enough Internet connection. For example, employees
can access data and other applications from remote locations, making
productivity possible outside the office. Virtualized servers also enable
versatile collaboration and sharing opportunities through cloud-based
applications like video conferencing, word processing, and other
content creation tools.
Cost savings: Data center virtualization eliminates the higher
management and maintenance associated with physical servers,
which are typically outsourced to third-party providers. And unlike their
physical counterparts, virtual servers are often offered as part of a
consumption-based model, meaning companies only pay for what
they use. By contrast, whether physical servers are used or not,
companies still incur costs for their maintenance. And the additional
functionality that virtualized data centers offer can reduce other
business expenses like travel costs.