Virtual Systems for Your Business
When you hear “virtual systems” what image comes to mind? For many, virtualization sounds like a complicated, expensive system that is out of reach for small-sized enterprises. However, with options such as Oracle’s VirtualBox and VMware Workstation available, this powerful technology is accessible for any business looking to improve their IT efficiency.
Virtualization is the process that transforms hardware resources into digital components that are delivered to users at any time. These virtual components are known as VMs, which is short for Virtual Machines. When a VM is constructed, it’s essentially a copy of an existing computer setup. This means that when a new employee is brought to the team, they can immediately begin work on a computer that is identical to the one they were previously working on. This greatly simplifies the process of getting a new employee on board and ensures that everyone has access to the applications and software they require to perform their jobs.
Another benefit of a VM is that it can run different operating systems. For instance an employee could use an Mac but needs a specific software that is only accessible on Windows. A VM lets them run the software on an Mac without having it installed separately. Similarly, software developers often have to test updates in multiple environments. Comparing the time and cost of testing these tests on a variety of physical devices to running them on a VM could be an excellent option to save money.
Lastly it is true that a VM is a great method to save backup data and backup files. There are many benefits of this approach, such as the reduction of costs, enabling disaster recovery, and easing the management of storage. With cloud-based VM solution like HPE GreenLake, you can benefit from built-in buffer capacity, without the need to invest in extra hardware for your remote offices or data center.
