It’s Time to Distinguish Cloud Computing and Virtualization!!

Virtualization and Cloud Computing are two technical terms that are often used together. In most cases, IT personnel often tend to get confused between these two! Even though these two technologies might sound like they are similar, but these can’t be interchanged. Their difference holds enough potential to affect one’s key business decisions. In this article, we shall learn the scope these two technologies have along with their associated benefits.VirtualizationWhenever a user creates a virtual environment, it is known as Virtualization. In Virtualization, the physical infrastructure is separated for forming multiple dedicated resources. It allows users to run various OS simultaneously on a single system. Virtualization is the underlying technology behind Cloud Computing. But, important to note, Virtualization doesn’t mean Cloud Computing! System VirtualizationSystem virtualization refers to creating multiple systems within a single system and is usually implemented using hypervisor technology. The hypervisor technology can be either firmware or software components having the capability to virtualize system resources. Various hypervisors help in establishing Virtualization taking place within the Cloud.Cloud ComputingCloud Computing refers to delivering shared resources through the Internet on demand. Cloud Computing is assembled atop virtualized infrastructure that has automated control comprising of resources like- computers, network and storage ...


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