What is server virtualization and how do I run multiple VMs on a dedicated server?
Server virtualization creates multiple isolated virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical server using a hypervisor. Each VM runs its own OS and appears as a separate computer. Use cases: running development, staging, and production environments on one dedicated server; hosting multiple clients on isolated VMs with Connect Quest reseller setups; testing different OS versions simultaneously. Hypervisor options: Proxmox VE (free, open source, excellent web UI — install on Connect Quest dedicated server), KVM/libvirt (command-line, used by Connect Quest VPS infrastructure), VMware ESXi (commercial, enterprise-grade). Proxmox installation on Connect Quest dedicated: download ISO, install via IPMI virtual media, access web UI at https://server-ip:8006. Create VMs or LXC containers from the web interface. Allocate resources per VM: 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB disk from a 32 vCPU, 128 GB RAM, 4 TB disk server — creates 8-16 isolated environments. Request dedicated server at connectquest.co.in.