What does the term "server virtualization" entail for PowerEdge environments?

The term "server virtualization" in PowerEdge environments refers primarily to the ability to run multiple virtual machines on a single physical server. This process utilizes a layer of software called a hypervisor, which enables the physical server's resources—such as CPU, memory, and storage—to be divided among multiple virtual machines, each capable of running its own operating system and applications independently.

This approach offers various benefits, including improved resource utilization, reduced hardware costs, simplified management, and enhanced scalability. By consolidating workloads onto fewer physical servers, organizations can optimize their IT infrastructure, decrease energy consumption, and improve the efficiency of their environments.

In contrast, the other options focus on utilizing separate physical servers or isolating workloads, which does not capture the essence of what server virtualization achieves. Server virtualization emphasizes the amalgamation of resources into a single physical server to logically separate those resources into multiple virtual instances.