drawbacks of physical document storage
VMs are software environments that act as fully independent computers that are installed on a hardware system. They make use of software known as Hypervisor to divide hardware resources like CPU, memory and storage. A virtual machine will use a different operating system, like Windows for business applications or Linux for software development.
Virtual systems lower the risk of a system failure and permit you to restore your data quickly back to a previous point in time. It also lets you test and deploy both legacy and new applications in a sandbox to ensure they function according to plan without disrupting production.
It is possible to install multiple VMs onto one physical machine that will lower your operating and capital costs. It also reduces the need to duplicate or backup systems, reducing the amount of data you’ll need to keep. Cloud-based VMs permit you to access your data from any location with an Internet connection, which eliminates the requirement for storage offsite.
A VM is able to run on any hardware that meets your performance requirements, including desktops and servers. Each Hypervisor has pros and cons that are crucial for small-sized businesses. A popular choice is VMware VSphere with ESX/ESXi. This is a business-ready solution that offers increased security hosts with up 6 TB RAM and 128 vCPUs. It also provides role-based accessibility as well as extensive logging and auditing. Another option that is gaining popularity is Microsoft Hyper-V. Microsoft HyperV is less expensive and easier to manage than vSphere however it has the same capabilities.