Introduction to VMware

Learn the basics of virtualization and VMware's ecosystem.

What is Virtualization?

Virtualization is a process that allows for more efficient utilization of physical computer hardware. It works by inserting a layer of software, known as a hypervisor, directly on top of the physical hardware.

[Diagram: Traditional vs Virtual Architecture]

Key Components

  • ESXi: The bare-metal hypervisor.
  • vCenter Server: Centralized management platform.
  • vSphere Client: The HTML5-based user interface.