Types of Virtualization
Many businesses and individuals across the world make use of web-based emails, cloud storage platforms, project management tools, etc. Ever wondered how these services are made available to you over the internet? That’s what visualization is all about. You’re able to use these services because the primary tool has been virtualized. Virtualization exists in different types, which we’re going to discuss in this article. But first: What is Virtualization? Virtualization is simple to understand, at least in theory, even though the process requires expert technical knowledge to implement. Simply, virtualization is the process of duplicating an already developed program—database, applications, etc. These programs are then made accessible to users over the internet for various purposes. So, if you’re using cloud-based storage like Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, etc., it is because the developers had virtualized the original program and thus made available to you...