Chapter 1
Introducing Virtualization
In This Chapter
Examining the basics of virtualization
Looking at what a hypervisor does
Considering how disks and networks are virtualized
Weighing the benefits of virtualization
Virtualization is one of the hottest trends in networking today. According to some industry pundits, virtualization is the best thing to happen to computers since the invention of the transistor. If you haven’t already begun to virtualize your network, you’re standing on the platform watching as the train is pulling out.
This chapter is a brief introduction to virtualization, with an emphasis on using it to leverage your network server hardware to provide more servers using less hardware.
Mastering a virtualization environment calls for a book of its own. I recommend two titles, both from John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: Virtualization For Dummies, by Bernard Golden, and VMware Infrastructure 3 For Dummies, by William Lowe (no relation, honest).
Understanding Virtualization ...
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