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ALSO CALLED: Virtualization, SV, Applications Virtualization, Application Virtualization
DEFINITION: Application virtualization (also known as application portability or application service virtualization) is the practice of running software from a remote server rather than on the user's computer. Dynamic link library (DLL) programs redirect all the virtualized application's calls to the server's file system. When software is run from the server in this manner, no changes are made to the local  … 
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Podcast: PCI Express extender approach to I/O virtualization
sponsored by Dell Compellent
PODCAST: In this podcast, George Crump, lead analyst for Storage Switzerland, discusses using PCIe bus extenders to implement I/O virtualization. Find out about PCIe bus extenders' advantages and disadvantages for users, the necessary steps, requirements to implementing them, and more. Listen to this podcast to learn more.
Posted: 23 Sep 2011 | Premiered: 23 Sep 2011

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Using Virtualization for Testing and Development Environments
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
PODCAST: In this podcast, virtualization expert Anil Desai talks with WhatIs.com's Alex Howard about the many ways virtualization can be used to improve software testing and development.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 04 Dec 2008

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SOFTWARE VIRTUALIZATION DEFINITION (continued): …  computer's operating system (OS), file system or registry. Computing resources are allocated based on changing requirements in real time. Advantages of application virtualization include: Cost savings on hardware. Cost savings on software and OS licenses. Ability to handle large and fluctuating work volume. Ability to run multiple versions of an application program concurrently on a single computer. Ease of application management, upgrading and migration. Ability to leverage resources without adversely impacting users. Optimal utilization of existing hardware. Flexibility in the acquisition … 
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