VMWARE Server Virtualisation Software

The VMware virtualisation platform is built on a business-ready architecture. Use software such as VMware vSphere to transform or “virtualise” the hardware resources of an x86-based computer—including the CPU, RAM, hard disk and network controller—to create a fully functional virtual machine that can run its own operating system and applications just like a “real” computer.

Each virtual machine contains a complete system, eliminating potential conflicts. VMware virtualisation software works by inserting a thin layer of software directly on the computer hardware or on a host operating system. This contains a virtual machine monitor or “hypervisor” that allocates hardware resources dynamically and transparently.

Multiple operating systems run concurrently on a single physical computer and share hardware resources with each other. By encapsulating an entire machine, including CPU, memory, operating system, and network devices, a virtual machine is completely compatible with all standard x86 operating systems, applications, and device drivers.

You can safely run several operating systems and applications at the same time on a single computer, with each having access to the resources it needs when it needs them.