Virtualization in Distributed System: A Brief Overview

Abstract

 Virtual machines are popular because of their efficiency, ease of use, and flexibility. There has been an increasing demand for the deployment of a robust distributed network for maximizing the performance of such systems and minimizing the infrastructural cost. In this study, we have discussed various levels at which virtualization can be implemented for distributed computing, which can contribute to increased efficiency and performance of distributed computing. The study gives an overview of various types of virtualization techniques and their benefits. For example, server virtualization helps to create multiple server instances from one physical server. Such techniques will decrease the infrastructure costs, make the system more scalable, and help in the full utilization of available resources.