Sorting Out the Types of Virtualization

Now that you have a rough idea of virtualization and why it’s
an important development, what are your options regarding
it? In other words, what are some common applications of the
technology?
A number of common uses for virtualization exist, all centered
around the concept that virtualization represents an abstraction
from physical resources. In fact, there are enough kinds
of virtualization to make it a bit confusing to sort out how you
might apply it in your organization. The two most common
types of virtualization applied in the data center are server
virtualization and storage virtualization. Within each main
type there are different approaches or “flavors,” each of which
has its benefits and drawbacks. Which are explained in the next few chapters