Why study IT at Prestige?

Virtualization

The new hype word in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) world, Virtualization. But what does it mean and why the hype?

In computing, virtualization refers to the act of creating a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, including virtual computer hardware platforms, operating systems, storage devices, and computer network resources.

The technology has been around since about the 1960’s but has really started sparking the interest of IT Specialists lately. Largely due to the growing IT industry and the broadening f the meaning of the word.

Today, Cloud Technology is found in almost all spectrums of technology. From Computer technology to mobile devices and also all day appliances.

There are three spectrum's of IT where Virtualization (Cloud implementation) is making head-roads:

Network Virtualization, Server Virtualization and Storage Virtualization.

Network Virtualization

Network virtualization (NV) is using network resources through a logical segmentation of a single physical network. Network virtualization is achieved by installing software and services to manage the sharing of storage, computing cycles and applications. Network virtualization treats all servers and services in the network as a single pool of resources that can be accessed without regard for its physical components. The term network virtualization is often used to describe many things including network management, storage virtualization, and even grid computing. (Vangie beal)

Server Virtualization

Basically what we have is a splitting or partitioning of an actual server into smaller servers. These smaller servers are virtual servers and help to increase and even maximise your server resources. The resources of the server itself is masked (hidden) from users and software is used to divide the physical server into multiple “virtual” or “private” servers.

Storage Virtualization

Storage Virtualization is where many different network storage devices are used, to create a combine or amalgamated single storage unit, or at least created to appear as one. This is usually done through software apps and often in Storage area networks (SAN), which can be defined as a sub-network of shared storage devices. This makes things like back-up and recovery and even archiving easier and faster.

What happens at Prestige Academy

At Prestige Academy, we have a focus on Information Technology Network Integration Specialist.

Our first year focuses on CompTia’s A+ computer hardware management and operating systems, Network plus (CWNA) and Project plus, among others.

In the second year we turn our focus to the Microsoft curriculum, which includes private cloud implementation.

So whether you’re looking to go into IT Project Management, Network Administration or Virtualization and cloud technology, Prestige Academy should already be high on your priority list.

We look forward to talking to you and making your virtual reality a reality in IT.