A Survey on Virtualization in Cloud Computing

Abstract: Cloud computing is a rapidly emerging technology. This technology offers access of services, software, applications, database storage and required resources for infrastructure computing to any user from anywhere. Virtualization is also a key feature in cloud computing. Many organizations uses virtualization for cost savings, to reduce power consumption, Server Consolidation, Testing and Development, Dynamic Load Balancing and Disaster Recovery, Virtual Desktops and Improved System Reliability and Security. This paper will be focused on emerging virtualization technology, classification of virtualization, applications, advantages and disadvantages of virtualization.

Keywords: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Classification of Virtualization.