Virtualization, in computing, refers to the act of creating a virtual (rather than real) version of something, including, but not limited to, a platform virtual computer hardware, operating system (OS), storage device, or computer network resources. The term "virtualization" has its roots in the mainframes of the 1960s, during which it was a method of logically dividing mainframe resources for different applications. Since then, the meaning of the term has evolved to that mentioned above. The term "the cloud" is essentially a metaphor for the Internet.] Marketers have further popularized the phrase "in the cloud" to refer to the software, platforms, and infrastructure that are sold. "as a service", that is to say remotely via the Internet. Typically, the seller has power-hungry servers that host products and services remotely, so end users don't have to; they can simply connect to the network without installing anything. The main models of cloud computing services are known as software as a service, platform as a service, and infrastructure as a service. These cloud services can be offered in a public, private or hybrid network. Google, Amazon, IBM, Oracle Cloud, Salesforce, Zoho and Microsoft Azure are well-known cloud providers. computer network, cloud computing is computing that involves a large number of computers connected via a communications network such as the Internet, similar to utility computing. In science, cloud computing is synonymous with distributed computing over a network and refers to the ability to run a program or application on several connected computers at the same time. Network-based services, which appear to be provided by real server hardware and are actually served by a simulation of virtual hardware...... middle of paper ......F THE DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF VIRTUALIZATION AND THE POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. COMPARE AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE DIFFERENT COMPETITIVE TECHNOLOGIES TO SOLVE A DEFINED PROBLEM. DEMONSTRATE A CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF THE DISCIPLINE AND CRITICALLY ANALYZE THE SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS OF A VIRTUALIZED BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND ANY ASSOCIATED BUSINESS RISKS EVALUATE AND SCRITICALLY EVALUATE THE ARCHITECTURAL PRINCIPLES AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE REGARDING THE USE FROM VIRTUALIZED TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTUREStaffordshire University is one of the leading providers of higher education in the county of Staffordshire. It is spread across four campuses and its main activities are centered on the Stoke and Stafford campuses. The university employs more than 300 people across four academic faculties on its four campuses.