A virtual datacenter is a software solution which maximizes the benefits of IT infrastructure. A virtual data center (VDC) can remove the need for expensive and unreliable hardware, reducing operating costs while also improving IT performance.
VDCs are typically operated on hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), a system that integrates server hardware and virtualization software in one. This simplifies IT operations by eliminating the need for separate servers, storage arrays and networking equipment. The VDC allows IT teams to optimize their resource use by running multiple IT tasks on the same hardware.
In addition, VDCs could aid companies in reducing energy costs. Traditional data centers use a lot of power and are costly for both businesses and the environment. VDCs consume a lot less power and can save businesses lots of cost on energy bills as well as reducing their environmental impact.
A VDC can also offer an expense-saving benefit through reducing backup and recovery procedures. In the case of a physical data center in the event of a server failing it is necessary for the business to rely on manual backups that can take a long time to restore from. In the case of a VDC the process is a lot easier and faster — backups can be created with just a few mouse clicks.
VDCs provide enhanced security. It is easy to separate IT work with different security policies, and replicate the same policies in a virtual setting. This helps organizations to meet compliance requirements for regulatory compliance. This feature lets businesses concentrate on ensuring that their systems are safe, rather than having to invest in complex and expensive hardware solutions.
