# What is VMware vSphere Hypervisor used for?

What is VMware vSphere Hypervisor used for?

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### Comment 1

VMware vSphere Hypervisor is like a virtualization wizard for your computer server. It lets you run multiple virtual machines on a single physical server, making better use of your hardware. It's like having a bunch of mini-computers all neatly packed into one. This not only saves money and space but also makes managing everything a breeze.

Think of it as your server's superhero – it ensures that if something goes wrong, your applications keep running smoothly by automatically shifting them to another server. It's also great for testing or trying out new things since you can easily make copies of your virtual machines.

With vSphere Hypervisor, you get this virtual playground where each mini-computer (virtual machine) plays nicely with the others but is totally independent. It's like having your cake and eating it too – all the benefits of multiple computers without the hassle of dealing with physical boxes. Plus, it has this cool central control panel that makes managing everything a walk in the park.

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- Author title: | Information technology Administrator | Ex-IndiGo | Technical support | Desktop Support |



### Comment 2

Virtual platform to host multiple images on a single machine which has limited resources.

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- Author title: Enterprise TSE - SaaS-Ops at Infoblox | Synology TAC | Palo Alto TAC | PCNSE




## Related Product
[VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews)

## Related Category
[Server Virtualization](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)

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