TechnologyAugust 16, 2026

virtualized

VUR-choo-uh-lyzd

Definition

The process of using software to create a simulated or virtual version of computing resources, such as servers or storage, rather than using physical hardware.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'virtual,' which comes from the Latin 'virtus' meaning power or efficacy, combined with the suffix '-ize' to indicate the act of making something function in that manner.

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The article mentions that physical database servers gave way to virtualized environments, marking a transition toward more flexible, scalable, and modern infrastructure.

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