Virtualization for business: VMware or Hyper-v

Virtualization is a general name for simulation software that helps business owners combine different functions on their desktop, in a way that optimizes performance and helps it run easily. For every business owner it is important to protect his information and also the processes of processing, transferring, protecting and maintaining it, there are several different solutions for this. The variety of software available on the market interface with the operating system (Mac, Linux and/or Windows) and enable central management of various factors on one screen.

What operating system do I have?

Before you can choose which imaging software is most suitable for you from the selection available on the web, it is important that you first understand your needs and get to know your current management platform. If you use a Windows operating system, it is possible that the product they provide may fit you like a glove, if you use a different operating system such as Linux or Mac, you may have to choose a different interface, which can give you more than other products.

The two most prominent products in the virtualization market are VMware from Windows, and Hyper-V from Microsoft. The two giant companies offer us two different products, so we examined and tested the differences between both:

Hyper-V
If you are already used to Microsoft's operating system, dealing with the company's management software will be easier for you than for others. Hyper-V will allow you to deal more smoothly with the Microsoft interfaces you already have, and also allows you to add as many management tools that are relevant to you. The software also allows you to manage your work environment (both physical and virtual) in a wide layout and supervision, but its major drawback is definitely noticeable - it does not allow you to manage different applications through the interface.

VMware
VMware is adapted to Windows 2008, and the number of programs that can be run on it is wide and convenient for every user. The interface enables automatic cloud security for everything done in it, virtual storage, temporary access to employees if it is necessary to make changes to the software, and more.

One of the most striking differences between the two products we have presented is that in the Windows interface a visual change of the visibility of the user's desktop occurs in the software, in a way that can optimize and facilitate his work. In addition, through VMware, it is possible to give different access permissions to each developer, starting from viewing, to administrative access permission.

VMware VS. Hyper-v

If we cross these two products, we will find that most businesses tend to use VMware more easily than HyperV, and the reasons for this are:

Direct driver
VMware is a software that directly accesses your desktop, and performs a direct synchronization between offline and online, thus enabling the adjustment of the technological system on a larger scale on your computer.

The memory of the balloon
The VMware storage and memory expansion method is different from what you have known until now. They invented the "balloon memory", which means that when the software manager runs out of storage, he can turn to one of the partners and ask him to temporarily host some of the files. The software pops up the option automatically, and offers it to the administrator if necessary. When host storage is no longer needed, the software returns the information and files by default to storage with the administrator.

Change of manager
If the software goes through a lot of load and slows down the time it takes for the pages to load, VMware gives an option to change the manager and store all the important information in a safe way, so that the mass of the given information is not lost. Doing so can improve performance on the interface, and improve long-term storage issues. In addition, in the next version - VMware 5 - The interface will be improved and will allow the transfer of information to an external hard disk, in a format similar to "change of administrator", in order to improve long-term performance and provide a full backup of your work.

The convenience of the software for the user
One of the critical and prominent differences between VMware and Hyper-v is the convenience of the software. For those who are already familiar with Windows management software (who isn't?), VMware is a perfect solution. The software is designed in an easy and convenient way, synchronizes to your desktop in a convenient and simple way than the other prominent products on the market.

In conclusion, in search of a solution to manage and secure your desktop, both programs can suit any user across the network, you just have to choose what suits you and your business best!