Using Virtual Systems for Your Business

VMs are software-based environments that act as fully independent computers within an existing hardware system. They make use of a piece software called a hypervisor to separate hardware resources like memory, CPU, and storage. A virtual machine can use a different operating system, like Windows for business applications or Linux for software development.

Using virtual systems reduces the chance of system failure and allows you to quickly restore your data to a previous point in time. It also enables you to test and deploy old or new applications in a sandbox to ensure they function according to plan without disrupting production.

It is possible to install multiple VMs on a single physical computer thus reducing operating and capital expenses. It also eliminates the need for duplicate or backup systems, which can reduce the amount of data you need to maintain. And, with cloud-based VMs it is easy to access your data from any data governance: maintaining accuracy and integrity location with an internet connection, and eliminate the requirement for backups offsite locations.

A VM can run on any hardware that can meet your needs for performance such as servers and desktops. The type of Hypervisor used is a crucial factor since each has its own pros and cons for small companies. The most popular option is VMware the vSphere platform with ESX/ESXi. This is a solution for businesses that provides enhanced security hosts that can have up to 6 TB RAM and 128 vCPUs, role-based accessibility extensive logging, and auditing. Microsoft Hyper-V is another popular option. It is cheaper and simpler to manage than vSphere however it has the same capabilities.