What is server virtualization?
Server virtualization enables multiple virtual machines (VM's) to run on the same hardware. This reduces the number of actual machines needed within your server farm.
It allows you to run several different operating systems at the same time, such as Windows, Linux or other X386 operating systems.
Storage Virtualization
Storage virtualization adds a 'virtual layer' between the servers and actual storage. This makes servers communicate with the virtual layer instead of the storage array, enabling straightforward and uniform storage management on multiple systems of different brands. Only virtualization allows you to use this unique feature within traditional environments.
Qi ict offers storage virtualization features using SANRAD equipment.
Virtual Desktop (VDI)
Using a virtual desktop interface, users connect through a very lean client (either desktop or thin) to a server which hosts their Virtual Desktops. Centralized management allows you to manage these remote desktops and effortlessly add new ones at the touch of a button. You can easily create desktops for new users by providing them a with a copy of a standard virtual desktop. VDI enables you to store and manage all data at one central system. This technique uses the RDP communication protocol or an improved version of it, PCoIP (PC over IP). VMware 4 fully supports this technique.
Application Virtualization
Application virtualization enables you to run applications on a virtual machine (VM). Thus, you can virtualize Windows applications for use on platforms such as Apple.