AMITY INSTITUTE OF

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Batch Year 2021-24

SUBJECT: INTERFACING WITH
VIRTUALIZATION

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT ON
VIRTULIZATION SOLUTIONS
Submitted To: Submitted By:
Dr. Ashima Narang Bharat Singh
A50606221009
5th Semester
B.A(Hon
s.) French
 INTRODUCTION
Virtualization solutions refers to software or hardware
technologies that enable the creation and management
of virtual machines (VMs) or virtualized environments.
These solutions allow multiple operating systems and
applications to run on a single physical server or
computer, providing increased efficiency, flexibility and
resources utilization.

EXAMPLES:

VMare, Hyper -V, KVM, and Xen.

These solutions provide tools and functionalities for

creating, confuring, and managing virtual machines as well
as optimizing performance and resource allocation.
 Understanding microsoft’s Virtualization solutions:

=>Microsoft offers a wide range of Virtualization solutions that

can help organisations optimize their IT infrastructure .

1. Hyper-v:

-Microsoft’s native hypervisor for Windows.

-Allows you to create and manage virtual machines (VMs) on windows servers or desktops.

-Supports different operating systems as guest VMs.

2. Windows Virtual Machines (WVD):

-Cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) service.

-Enable users to access Windows desktops and applications remotely from various devices.

3. Azure Virtual Machines (VMs):

-Provides scalable computing power in the Azure cloud.

-Allows you to create and manage VMs running various operating systems.

4. Azure Container Instances (ACI):

-Offers a serverless solution for running containers in Azure without managing the underlying
infrastructure.

5. Azure VMware Solution:

-Facilitates the migration and extension of on-premises VMware environments to Azure.

-Enables seamless integration with Azure services.

THE VIRTULIZATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE
OPTIMIZATION

Why Virtualization Is Different:

Traditional servers do not encounter the same I/O issues as VMs. The
objective of server virtualization is to increase server hardware utilization
by creating a flexible pool of compute resources that can be deployed as
needed. Ideally, any VM should be able to run any application.

1. Increased demand for connectivity: Each VM needs

physical connectivity to all networks. In this model, each VM may
require connectivity to FC SANs, secured corporate Ethernet
networks, and unsecured Ethernet networks exposed to the Internet.
 Bandwidth requirements: In the traditional data center, a
server may use only 10 percent of a processor's capacity. By
loading more applications on the device, utilization may grow
beyond 50 percent.
 BENEFITS OF VIRTUALIZATION:
Virtualization is a key driver that can help you move your IT infrastructure to
the Dynamic stage of Microsoft’s Infrastructure Optimization Model. To
accomplish this, Microsoft provides a broad selection of virtualization
technologies, platforms and products that make it easier than ever to achieve
the goal of Dynamic IT.

 Greater IT efficiencies.
 Reduced operating costs.
 Faster workload deployment.
 Increased application performance.
 Higher server availability.
 Eliminated server sprawl and complexity.
ACHIEVING THE BENEFITS OF DATACENTER
VIRTUALIZATION:

-Server consolidation—running multiple virtual servers on a single

physical host—is clearly one technique you can use to save your
organization money by enabling you to better use your IT resources.
-Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft Hyper-V Server
R2 provide you with the tools you need to consolidate servers in your
datacenter. Server consolidation by itself is not enough, however,
because it results in a series of silos— separate physical hosts with
virtual machines running on them.
-This structure creates a situation in which when a physical host goes
down, the virtual machines on that host also go down, and that leads
to service interruptions that can cost your organization money.
 KEY BENEFITS OF DATACENTER VIRTUALIZATION:

 Reduced hardware costs.

 Less need for and more efficient -- cooling.
 Increased scalability.
 Increased flexibility.
 Better for compliance and security.
 Enhanced disaster recovery and backup.
 Improved resource provisioning.
 Greater data mobility.

ACHIEVING THE BENEFITS OF CLIENT VIRTUALIZATION:

By using virtualization to separate desktop operating systems and

applications from the hardware they run on, however, the deployment
and maintenance of such operating systems.
This can be achieved in two different ways: by virtualizing desktop
operating systems or applications as they run on the user’s device (an
approach called local desktop virtualization) or by centralizing the
execution of virtual desktop operating systems or applications on
servers located in the datacenter (an approach called remote desktop
virtualization).
Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization, Microsoft Application
Virtualization, and Windows Virtual PC and the Windows XP Mode
environment are three Microsoft virtualization solutions that can be
used to implement local desktop virtualization for your business.

KEY POINTS:
1. Presentation virtualization This avails a web-based portal that users
can leverage to interact with desktops and apps.
2. Application virtualization This client virtualization approach enables
apps to run on other platforms. For instance, running Windows apps on
the Linux OS.
 ARCHITECTURE OF CLIENT VIRTUALIZATION:

KEY POINTS:
 Secure and Centralized Management. ...
 Efficient Recovery and Backup. ...
 Significant Cost Savings and Power Efficiency. ...
 Easier Rollout and Streamlined Maintenance. ...
 Improved Flexibility.
 CONCLUSION

In conclusion, Microsoft's virtualization solutions play a crucial role in

optimizing IT infrastructure. Through the Infrastructure Optimization
Model, organizations can achieve benefits such as resource efficiency,
cost reduction, and increased flexibility. Datacenter virtualization
enhances operational capabilities, client virtualization improves user
experience and security, while cloud virtualization provides scalability
and agility. Embracing these virtualization approaches empowers
organizations to adapt to dynamic IT demands and stay competitive in
the evolving technological landscape.

VIRTUALIZATION SOLUTION
 REFERENCE
 https://virtualizationreview.com/articles/2008/03/13/the-virtualization-of-infrastructure-
optimization.aspx
 https://www.techtarget.com/searchdatacenter/tip/Benefits-of-data-center-virtualization
 https://v2cloud.com/blog/desktop-virtualization-benefits
 https://download.microsoft.com/download/5/b/4/5b46a838-67bb-4f7c-92cb-
eabca285dfdd/693821ebook.pdf
 https://www.vmware.com/in/solutions/virtualization.html