Virtualization

Is the key technological advance that spread the world of Cloud Computing. Virtualization is used to mask the technological complexity of computing platforms in the cloud and allows to provide the user the benefits of an agility and velocity. By hiding the underlying complexity in hardware virtualization, users can benefit from greater ease of use and be relieved of the overhead in management and maintenance that involves managing the physical hardware. By not being tied to a particular capability, users of cloud computing can change resources in a way that is much more adaptable and flexible.

By using virtual resources instead of traditional services location becomes irrelevant. The resources of many different physical locations can be consolidated and managed as one. A user who needs additional capacity in London, for example, can instantly add that capability while at the same time manage the capacity in Tokyo and New York. All, using one single system. If we use physical hardware, this flexibility and speed of deployment would be impossible to achieve.

Automation

Cloud Computing resources are generally controllable through an API. One of the main benefits of an API is that it gives the user significant control of their resources from anywhere. Easily, users can write code and scripts to automate and manage their computing resources based on their specific needs. This procedure is impossible if you use a physical hardware or require expensive and sophisticated system's management software. XephStratus has a comprehensive API and a userfriendly interface web that allows management and control of resources remotely and, if required, also automated.