subject: How Virtualization Is Different From Cloud Computing [print this page] Whenever you heard the word Data Center, there are two words which are often associated wih they are Virtualization and Cloud Computing. Mostly people get confused with these two words considering them as same, but there is a huge difference between these two services offered at Data Centers. Below we will see how they are different from each other. First we will go with virtualization:
Virtualization
There are many types of virtualization, but all of them focus on usage format and control that improves efficiency. What this efficiency means is a single task running over multiple computers through unoccupied computer or a single terminal running multiple tasks. One more advanced advantage of virtualization is hosting an application to many users, thus preventing several needed softwares from being installed again and again. Data is combined into a central computer from databases, hard drives and USB drives. This process increase security and accessibility by using replication. In an IT company physical resources can be divided into many virtual networks allowing the Central IT resources to be available to all the departments via local networks. Computer devices which are allocated to individual staff members or which are only dedicated to a specific software application are highly efficient and they are much more cheaper.
Cloud Computing
The easily availability of computers has opened new doors in the field of information technology. Instead of creating own Data Center all the Data Center services can be acquired from IT server providers with outstanding IT infrastructure which is strong, flexible and safe. The cost which either wise would have been invested in building a Data Center can be avoided with acquiring related services on a usage basis. Fees for the managed IT services is similar to the operating costs of a Data Center. Cloud Computing seems attractive option, since it cuts a lot costs and also remove operating costs. In a traditional IT department equipments and staff are occupied in the peak hours, however in off hours they sat idle. Most of the servers are not operable in off hours, even when they are operational its not necessary that they are giving their 100% of their potential. Also a Data Center services provider also needs to upgrade latest technologies in order to keep the data safe and secure. On the other side these services are provided by Cloud Computing provider.
