10.1. Introducing Virtualization
You'll find a lot of long-winded, technical descriptions for virtualization. But the best way I can explain it at the introductory level is by providing you with a scenario. So, for the moment, let's say you work at a company called UniCom. Within UniCom, a lot of different versions of software are being used. And, because any good example should be a fun example, let's say UniCom is a movie studio that specializes in 3D computer graphics.
Within 3D, there is certainly more than one way to skin a cat—or render a scene, for that manner. UniCom uses tons of different 3D software clients, such as Alias Maya, 3DS Studio Max, Lightwave, and even some of the free and available apps like Blender. At the end of the day, ...
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