Comparative Analysis for the Selection of a Virtualization Tool Using the AHP Model

This article provides an exhaustive comparative analysis of virtualization tools, basing its study on applying the AHP model. Virtualization is introduced as an emerging technology, highlighting its ability to improve applications’ portability, management, and compatibility by encapsulating them from the operating systems on which they run. Different approaches to virtualization are discussed, from desktop virtualization, where its client-server computing model is highlighted, to network virtualization, emphasizing its ability to combine software and hardware resources into a software-managed entity. Throughout the article, an analysis of leading tools in the virtualization market, such as VMware and HYPER-V, is made. VMware’s operational and efficiency advantages and HYPER-V migration’s speed and versatility are highlighted. To enrich the research, the results of surveys conducted with professionals specialized in network infrastructure in Ecuadorian companies are incorporated, providing valuable perspectives on the adoption and practical utility of these tools in corporate environments. Finally, the study presents a detailed comparative table to guide organizations in selecting the virtualization tool that best suits their requirements and operational contexts.