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2025-12-05

Virtualization is a method of hardware abstraction that allows the creation of software versions of IT systems and services which are traditionally implemented on separate physical hardware. These software versions, or virtual instances, can dramatically increase efficiency and decrease costs. Virtualization uses hardware to its full capacity by distributing its capabilities among many different services. This guidance covers the basics virtualization, how your organization can benefit from it and the potential risks involved.

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