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Virtuaalointi, often translated as virtualization, is a computing technology that allows the creation of virtualized versions of physical resources. This can include servers, storage devices, networks, and even operating systems. Instead of having dedicated hardware for each function, a single physical machine can host multiple virtual instances, each acting independently.

The core principle behind virtualization is the use of software, known as a hypervisor, to abstract the underlying hardware. The hypervisor manages the physical resources and allocates them to the virtual machines. Each virtual machine operates with its own virtual hardware, including virtual CPUs, memory, and storage, and runs its own operating system and applications. This isolation ensures that the activities within one virtual machine do not affect others on the same physical host.

Virtualization offers several key benefits. It improves hardware utilization by allowing multiple workloads to run on a single server, reducing the need for physical hardware and its associated costs. It also enhances flexibility and agility, enabling rapid deployment of new virtual machines and easy migration of workloads between physical hosts. Furthermore, virtualization simplifies disaster recovery and business continuity by facilitating backups and snapshots of entire virtual environments. It also plays a crucial role in cloud computing, forming the foundation for many cloud services.