Virtualization

Definition

Running multiple operating systems on one computer as if they're separate, which is great until you realize you've recreated the same disaster scenario 12 times.

Example Usage

The company virtualized their entire infrastructure, which meant losing one server could theoretically crash their entire business instead of just half of it.

Source: Information technology terminology

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