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Virtualization refers to the abstraction of IT resources from their physical hardware- or software-based constructs. It’s often defined as a technique for hiding the physical characteristics of computing resources from the way in which other systems, applications or end users interact with those resources. This includes making a single physical resource – such as a server, an operating system, an application or storage device – appear to function as multiple logical resources; or it can include making multiple physical resources – such as storage devices or servers – appear as a single logical resource.
Virtualization technologies are surfacing in every aspect of IT. Through active participation, HP is helping influence the direction of virtualization to the benefit of organizations worldwide.