Editor’s note: In this, the first of Peter H. Salus’s articles, he explains virtualization with an unusual metaphor, puts it in historical context, and suggests some often-overlooked benefits.

Virtualization is currently a hot topic, along with "the future." But what do discussions of the future usually accomplish in tech? This is an exciting moment for data virtualization. The options ...

The future of technology always has roots in the past. And the past is indeed long in the case of virtualization, a technology that is reshaping today’s IT industry and will likely play a huge role in ...

The folks at Ravello Systems approached me to brief me on how they're offering "Virtualization 2.0." The exact words they used are: With your interest in innovation the cloud, I thought you may be ...

Server virtualization can help fight server sprawl, make better use of compute power, curb energy bills, and improve data-center agility and flexibility. Server virtualization is one of those ...