Virtualization
Virtualization in the context of computing technologies means creating a virtual version of a computer, a server or a work station. These virtual computers are mainly being instantiated within a framework of a comprehensive hardware backup system and thus they ensure high scalability, flexibility and stability in continual operation... continue reading »
Cloud computing
Cloud computing is a new, even more abstract generation of virtualization which enables the use of technical infrastructure as a service. (Infrastructure as a Service – IaaS). Virtualization itself had ensured direct independence from techniques (particular hardware), but its use still needed a complete server system. Placement of these systems into internet nodes created an option to provide capacity for virtual servers as a paid service... continue reading »