Virtualization is a broad term that refers to the abstraction of computer resources. One useful definition is "a technique for hiding the physical characteristics of computing resources from the way in which other systems, applications, or end users interact with those resources. This includes making a single physical resource (such as a server, an operating system, an application, or storage device) appear to function as multiple logical resources; or it can include making multiple physical resources (such as storage devices or servers) appear as a single logical resource.

1. Virtualization...What's the Big Deal? - Kevin Kettler, Dell's Chief Technology Officer, goes to the whiteboard to discuss virtualization.

2. VMware runs WinXP on Ubuntu 6.10 - Running WinXP on Ubuntu 6.10 via VMware workstation. The fact Beryl 0.2 and the movie capture running in the back makes the virtualization heavy and slower.

3. What is Server Virtualization - An InfoClipz provided by www.infoworld.com. Server Virtualization explained in 3 minutes or less!

4. Leading Edge Trends & Technologies in Server Virtualization - "Virtually All You Need", the latest in SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING's educational Webcast series, will discuss attaining real value from server virtualization both today and tomorrow.

5. Ultimate Virtualization in Ubuntu - Who needs a Mac to run "Parallels"? Don't be deceived by the "Windows vs. Mac" ads; they conveniently forget to mention Linux; a FREE alternative, which blows both out of the water. In this video, you'll see FL Studio 7 running in Windows XP within Ubuntu on a PC. I've also demonstrated the 3D capabilities of the following software combination: Ubuntu Feisty, Beryl, VMWare Workstation 6 (running Windows XP with FL Studio 7 running perfectly with very little CPU usage), Google Earth & Mozilla Firefox w/ Flash 9.