What is the difference between cloud computing and virtualization?

manpreet Best Answer 3 years ago

Virtualization is software that separates physical infrastructures to create various dedicated resources. It is the fundamental technology that powers cloud computing. Virtualization is a foundational element of cloud computing and helps deliver on the value of cloud computing. Cloud computing is the delivery of shared computing resources, software or data as a service and on-demand through the Internet. The cloud can, and most often does, include virtualization products to deliver the compute service. The difference is that a true cloud provides the self-service capability, elasticity, automated management, scalability, and pay-as-you-go service that is not inherent in virtualization.

manpreet 3 years ago

Cloud computing is basically a provision of services like infrastructure, platform and software to clients for management of data and all applications. Cloud helps in storage of end to end data and gives a competitive edge in terms of providing analytics for business decisions. Virtualization involves a conversion of hardware to software via wireless sensors and operated through a software-defined network. Virtualization replaces the need for all dedicated hardware like routers, firewalls and switches. The difference is in the execution of both technology, else the similarity is only in terms of compatibility. Various companies provide both cloud computing and virtualization viz. Ericsson, Huawei, ZTE, Nokia, Cisco, Samsung, IBM. The business cases are abundant and help the organization save ample of cost and help them generate additional revenue opportunities.

manpreet 3 years ago

In computing, virtualization refers to the act of creating a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, including virtual computer hardware platforms, storage devices and computer network resources. Virtualization can increase IT agility, flexibility and scalability while creating significant cost savings. Workloads get deployed faster, performance and availability increases and operations become automated, resulting in IT that's simpler to manage and less costly to own and operate. Large enterprises have huge data centers. IT organizations of large enterprises are challenged by the limitations of today’s x86 servers, which are designed to run just one operating system and application at a time. As a result, even small data centers have to deploy many servers, each operating at just 5 to 15 percent of capacity, which is highly inefficient by any standard. Therefore, companies are resorting to virtualisation to increase efficiency and cost saving. Cloud computing is not the same thing as virtualization; rather, it’s something you can do using virtualization. Cloud computing describes the delivery of shared computing resources (software and/or data) on demand through the Internet. Whether or not you are in the cloud, you can start by virtualizing your servers and then move to cloud computing for even more agility and increased self-service.