Virtual Systems for Your Business

What comes to your mind when you hear “virtual system”? For many, virtualization sounds like a complex, expensive technology out of reach for small companies. However, with options such Oracle’s VirtualBox and VMware Workstation available, this powerful technology is accessible for any business seeking to boost their IT efficiency.

Virtualization is a procedure that transforms hardware resources to virtual components that can be made available to users upon demand. These virtual components are also known as VMs, which is short for Virtual Machines. When a VM is created, it is essentially an exact copy of the existing computer setup. A new employee can begin working immediately on a machine similar to the one used by their predecessor. This simplifies the integration of an employee who is new and ensures all employees have access software and other applications needed to fulfill their duties.

Another advantage of a virtual machine is that it runs different operating systems. A worker might have an Mac but need software that only runs on Windows. A VM lets them run the program on an Mac without installing it separately. Additionally, software developers often need to test updates in different environments. Comparing the time and cost of conducting these tests on different physical devices with running them on a VM could be a great option to save money.

Finally the VM is a great way to keep backup files and other data. This approach has several benefits in terms of cost reduction, disaster recovery and simplified storage management. With a cloud-based VM solution, such as HPE GreenLake, you can benefit from built-in buffer capacity without the need to purchase extra hardware for your data center or remote offices.

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