virtualization
This term is primarily used in technical and professional registers, specifically within information technology and systems engineering. It describes a shift from physical hardware dependency to software-defined flexibility, carrying a connotation of efficiency, optimization, and resource consolidation.
While the word can describe general digital modeling of real-world systems, it is most frequently encountered in the context of "server virtualization" or "network virtualization." In these contexts, it refers to the abstraction of hardware to allow for scalability and redundancy.
Meanings
The creation of a software-based, simulated version of a computing resource, such as a server, storage device, or network, allowing multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine.
The company reduced hardware costs by implementing server virtualization across its data center.
Examples
Virtualization saves a lot.
The IT department uses virtualization to manage servers.
Server virtualization significantly reduces capital expenditure for the firm.