{"id":174,"date":"2012-05-17T20:44:42","date_gmt":"2012-05-17T20:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/?p=174"},"modified":"2018-06-26T12:04:52","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T17:04:52","slug":"top-10-reasons-to-use-virtualization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/top-10-reasons-to-use-virtualization\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Reasons to Use Virtualization"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/connected-globe.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1632\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/connected-globe-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"virtualization benefits\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/connected-globe-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/connected-globe-1024x777.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Virtualization refers to the ability to run software designed for different operating systems on the same machine without the need to dual-boot. Instead, several operating systems can be run on a single machine using virtualization software, each having their own virtual space and allocation of system resources. Virtualization makes it easy to test <a title=\"Stratosphere Networks Virtualization\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/virtualization.html\" target=\"_blank\">software across different platforms <\/a>for consistency and compatibility, but there are uses for this kind of software for any kind of business of any size. Keep reading to learn about ten of the most important benefits associated with using virtualization software.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saving money-<\/strong> is considered to be the main benefit behind the software, and you will be surprised how much you can save.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Multiple operating systems<\/strong>&#8211; can be installed on one server, providing you with a tidy and space efficient working environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reducing your hardware-<\/strong> Every business appreciates <a title=\"The Benefits of Virtual Desktops\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-virtual-desktops\/\" target=\"_blank\">saving money<\/a>; and virtualization allows businesses to do more with less.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consolidating servers-<\/strong> will reduce your business&#8217; server maintenance costs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reducing the physical space needed-<\/strong> will ensure your workplace is less cluttered and a better environment to work in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flexibility-<\/strong> will be provided when using the virtualization software.S<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full support-<\/strong> is something you will receive, which frees up staff to work on more profitable tasks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Downtime <\/strong>&#8211; will be reduced with virtualization software in place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fewer personnel-<\/strong> are needed with this system, allowing businesses to reduce costs without compromising on quality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expansion<\/strong>&#8211; is possible when you can focus more on other areas of your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virtualization refers to the ability to run software designed for different operating systems on the same machine without the need to dual-boot. 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