VMware and Hyper

VMware is a leader in cloud computing and a pioneer in virtualization technologies that allow users to run multiple operating systems on a single machine or network. With advanced features and comprehensive solutions, Vmware helps businesses optimize their IT infrastructure and boost productivity.

VMware is a virtualization and cloud computing software provider based in Palo Alto, California. It was founded in 1998 and is currently a subsidiary of Dell Technologies. Originally acquired by EMC Corporation in 2004, VMware has been a pioneer in virtualizing the x86 architecture. Let’s delve into more details:

1. Virtualization and Hypervisor:

   • VMware’s primary technology revolves around creating an abstraction layer over computer hardware. This enables multiple virtual machines (VMs) to run on a single physical server.
   • The bare-metal hypervisor used by VMware is called ESX/ESXi. It is installed directly on the physical server, allowing for the execution of multiple VMs, each with its own operating system (OS).
   • These VMs share resources such as networking and RAM on the same physical server.

2. Product Suite:

   • VMware vSphere: This suite includes various virtualization products:
     • ESXi: The hypervisor itself.
     • vCenter Server: A management tool for controlling VMs.
     • vSphere Client: An interface for managing VMs.
     • vMotion: Allows live migration of VMs between hosts.
   • The latest version, vSphere 6.7, comes in different editions: Standard, Enterprise Plus, and Platinum. There are also smaller kits for small and medium-sized businesses.
   • VMware Cloud on AWS enables running vSphere hosts in an Amazon data center while managing them using familiar VMware tools.

3. Networking and Security:

   • VMware NSX: Acquired when VMware bought Nicera in 2012, NSX is a virtual networking and security software.
   • It allows administrators to virtualize network components, creating, deploying, and configuring virtual networks and switches through software.
   • The latest release, NSX-T Data Center, extends network virtualization to ESXi, KVM, and bare-metal servers, even supporting containerized workloads in Kubernetes clusters.

In summary, VMware’s technology empowers efficient resource utilization, scalability, and flexibility in managing IT infrastructure. 

For more information, you can explore the TechTarget article or visit VMware’s Wikipedia page¹²³.