Virtualization essentially lets one computer do the job of multiple computers, by sharing the resources of a single computer across multiple environments. Virtual servers and virtual desktops lets you host multiple operating systems and multiple applications locally and in remote locations, freeing you from physical and geographical limitations. In addition to energy savings and lower capital expenses due to more efficient use of your hardware resources, you get high availability of resources, better desktop management, increased security, and improved disaster recovery processes when you build a virtual infrastructure.
Customers who have adopted virtual infrastructure solutions have reported dramatic results, including:
• 60-80% utilization rates for x86 servers (up from 5-15% in non-virtualized PCs)
• Cost savings of more than $3,000 annually for every workload virtualized (application/server)
• Ability to provision new applications in minutes instead of days or weeks
• 85% improvement in recovery time from unplanned downtime
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