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Review Paper | Automobiles | Volume 14 Issue 5, May 2025 | Pages: 1798 - 1800 | United States
Server Virtualization: Technologies, Benefits, and Applications in Modern Enterprise and Industrial Environments
Abstract: Server virtualization has fundamentally reshaped how enterprises design, operate, and scale their computing infrastructure. By abstracting physical hardware into multiple isolated virtual machines through a software layer called a hypervisor, organizations can consolidate server workloads, reduce capital expenditure, improve resource utilization, and accelerate business continuity capabilities. The global server virtualization market was valued at USD 9.15 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 17.25 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.5%. This review paper examines the core virtualization technologies, hypervisor types, implementation benefits, key challenges, and the expanding application of server virtualization in industrial and edge environments. It further proposes a concise Server Virtualization Readiness Checklist (SVRC) to assist organizations in evaluating their virtualization readiness across five dimensions: infrastructure compatibility, workload suitability, security posture, operational capability, and business continuity requirements.
Keywords: Server virtualization, hypervisor, virtual machine, VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Type 1, Type 2, data center consolidation, cloud computing, OT virtualization, SVRC
How to Cite?: Mohammed Hazique Shaikh, "Server Virtualization: Technologies, Benefits, and Applications in Modern Enterprise and Industrial Environments", Volume 14 Issue 5, May 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1798-1800, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25404020141, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25404020141