r/virtualization

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Virtualization

r/virtualization

Virtualization is transforming computing, from the datacenter to the desktop. News, comparisons, bugs, assistance, migration, anything: we're here to talk about it. P2V the world!

Created Jan 25, 2008

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Virtualization refers to the act of creating a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, including but not limited to a virtual computer hardware platform, operating system (OS), storage device, or computer network resources.

Virtualization is transforming computing, from the datacenter to the desktop. News, comparisons, bugs, assistance, migration, anything: we're here to talk about it. P2V the world!

#General Rules

Standard Reddit rules apply!
Please keep it related to Virtualization - do not bash competing products. Try to give anecdotal evidence when possible.
We're here for serious discussion. Memes, Reaction GIFs, Facebook links, referral links, and similar content are not allowed in posts or comments.
Please don't discuss pirated content - this includes MacOS on non-Apple branded hardware (eg Hackintosh) WILL be removed.
When asking a question or seeking help try and give a much information on what you are wanting to do or what issue you're having. Actually try please.

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#Useful URLs

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#Related Subreddits

r/VMWare - The gold standard in virtualization, VMWare!

r/HyperV - Microsoft's Hypervisor!

r/Xen - Discussion about Xen!

r/VirtualBox - VirtualBox, the Desktop virtualization program!

r/Citrix - Citrix!

r/VFIO

r/platformengineering - building a better base

#Nomenclature

VM - Virtual Machine

P2V - Physical to Virtual - taking a physical computer & making a VM out of it.

V2P - The opposite, usually done when you are having an issue with a VM or management decides to nix virtual machines for some insane reason

HA - High Availability

PaaS - Platform As A Service

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