Since the introduction of server virtualization years ago, organizations have recognized the value of pooling infrastructure resources. By abstracting compute resources from physical servers, server virtualization helps speed provisioning, improve system utilization and reduce hardware expenditures.

The SDDC results from years of evolution in server virtualization. It extends virtualization from compute to storage and networking resources, and it provides a single software toolset to manage those virtualized resources. Plus, the SDDC enables policy-driven automation of provisioning and management, which speeds delivery of resources and enhances efficiency.