A virtual datacenter is software that maximizes the value of IT infrastructure. A virtual data center (VDC) can eliminate the need for expensive and inconvenient hardware, while reducing operating costs and enhancing IT performance.
Typically, VDCs run on hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) which blends server hardware and virtualization software as a single system. This makes simpler IT operations by removing separate servers, networking equipment, and storage arrays. The VDC lets IT teams to maximize their resource utilization by running multiple IT tasks using the same hardware.
VDCs also assist companies in saving on energy costs. Traditional data centers use plenty of energy and are costly for both businesses and the environment. VDCs use less electricity and can save businesses lots of money on energy bills and decreasing their environmental impact.
A VDC can also provide a cost-saving benefit by simplifying processes for backup and recovery. In a physical data centre, in the event of a server failing it is necessary for the business to rely on manual backups which can take a long period of time to restore from. In the case of a VDC, the process is more efficient and faster — backups can be made with only a few mouse clicks.
VDCs provide greater security. It is easy to segment IT work with different security policies and duplicate them in a virtual environment. This allows organizations to to meet compliance requirements for regulatory compliance. This feature lets businesses concentrate on ensuring that their systems are secure instead of investing in expensive and complex hardware solutions.