This white paper discusses how virtualization tools can help you build an infrastructure that is simpler, more cost efficient and more flexible. It covers the basics of virtualization - how it works, how the technologies relate to each other and how they are commonly implemented, including real-world examples.

With changing technology, virtualization is playing new roles, from virtual servers to virtual storage to application virtualization. IBM has virtualization solutions for storage, systems and networks that can reduce operational costs and business risks, increase efficiency and enhance business resilience.