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Exam Guide: Virtualization in CompTIA Network+

What is Virtualization?
Virtualization is a technique of creating a simulated or virtual version of something, such as an operating system, a server, a storage device or network resources. This allows for the creation of multiple isolated environments from a single piece of hardware.

Why is Virtualization important?
Virtualization simplifies IT operations and allows for more efficient utilization of physical computer hardware. It reduces the number of physical servers, resulting in lower hardware costs, energy consumption and maintenance requirements.

How does Virtualization Work?
The process of virtualization involves the use of a software layer called a hypervisor to emulate the underlying hardware. This allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on the same physical server as if they were running on a dedicated hardware.

Exam Tips: Answering Questions on Virtualization:
1. Understand the difference between full virtualization and para-virtualization.
2. Explain how virtualization can improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness in a network environment.
3. Understand the role of a hypervisor in virtualization.
4. Be able to explain different types of virtualization, such as operating system virtualization, hardware virtualization, and network virtualization.

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Virtualization is a technology that allows multiple operating systems or applications to run on a single physical machine by abstracting its resources. This enables better utilization of hardware resources and reduces costs. In networking, virtualization can be applied in the following contexts: server virtualization, where a physical server is partitioned into multiple virtual instances; storage virtualization, which simplifies storage management and abstracts storage resources to improve flexibility; and network virtualization, where the physical network infrastructure is abstracted, enabling the creation of virtual networks on top of the physical infrastructure. Network virtualization technologies include Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Software-Defined Networking (SDN).

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