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What is virtualization and how does it work?

What virtualization is, how a hypervisor works and how it underpins VPS/cloud services.

What is virtualization?

Virtualization is the technology that splits one physical server’s resources (CPU, RAM, disk) into several independent virtual machines (VMs). Each VM runs like a separate computer with its own OS, while sharing the same physical hardware.

What is a hypervisor?

A hypervisor is the software layer that creates and manages virtual machines. It allocates physical resources among VMs and isolates them from each other. Common examples: KVM, VMware, Hyper-V.

Benefits of virtualization

  • Efficient hardware use — one server does multiple jobs.
  • Isolation — a problem in one VM does not affect others.
  • Flexible scaling — resources can be added quickly.
  • Fast deployment — a new server in minutes.

Virtualization and VPS/VDS/Cloud

VPS, VDS and cloud servers are built on virtualization. In a VPS resources come from a pool; in a VDS physical cores are guaranteed (no overcommit); in the cloud several physical servers form a pool and load is distributed across them.

Virtual infrastructure in Azerbaijan

Epro.io offers VPS, VDS and Private Cloud on enterprise virtualization (KVM, VMware support) — all in a Baku Tier III data center, with guaranteed resources and manat billing.

FAQ

What is a virtual machine (VM)?

A VM is a software "computer" with its own OS, created by virtualization.

Is a VPS virtualization?

Yes, a VPS is a virtual server created with virtualization technology.

Which hypervisor is used?

Mainly KVM; VMware is also supported for enterprise needs.

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