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Most businesses now know about the benefits of cloud technology. They are utilizing this technology in one way or another. Depending on their business needs, they look for cloud-hosting solutions to host data and business applications. On the other hand, renowned cloud solution providers offer both shared and dedicated hosting at competitive prices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the core benefits of switching to cloud hosting<\/a> is that it does not require you to make upfront infrastructural investments. Cloud providers care for everything, whether hardware, software, or server maintenance. Depending on the scale of their business, they cater to hundreds or even thousands of clients, each working on a separate cloud server.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Does that mean they need to invest in thousands of servers as well? This is where the concept of virtualization comes into the picture. So let’s dive into the details.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Virtualization?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Virtualization is the process that allows efficient utilization of computing resources and forms the foundation of <\/span>cloud computing<\/b><\/a>. It is done with the help of software that creates an abstraction layer over the computer hardware. This layer divides the elements of one computer – processor, memory, or storage, into multiple virtual machines\/computers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once this is done, each machine will run on its operating system and work like an independent computer. This is irrespective of the fact that it is working only on a portion of the underlying hardware. For cloud providers, virtualization enables more efficient use of physical computing resources and hence, better returns on the investment. These financial benefits are then passed on to clients like you through low <\/span>hosting pricing<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re new to hosting, this guide will also help you understand the difference between Cloud and Web Hosting.<\/a>
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How Does Virtualization Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The following pointers explain the working of virtualization:<\/span>
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