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Article: Virtualization: an old concept with modern-day applications
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- Central Penn Business Journal
- Article date:
- April 27, 2007
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CopyrightCopyright Journal Publications Inc. Apr 27, 2007. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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The concept of virtual computer environments has been around since the 1960s, but new applications of that concept can help companies save space, time and money on their Web sites and data storage.
Known broadly as virtualization, it involves programming that separates operating software from computer hardware. Trie practice allows programmers to have greater use of and flexibility with programs and hardware.
These new applications can help software and database companies test their programs and systems. Companies can also use virtualization to reduce the number of dedicated servers, or host computers, that are needed for information without jeopardizing function speed or quality, ...