Virtualization enhances IT efficiency by consolidating resources and reducing costs, but it introduces critical operational risks. These include resource starvation, isolation failure, data leakage, misconfigured virtual networks, and compromised VMs. Poor visibility, weak access control, and hypervisor vulnerabilities can lead to service disruptions and security breaches. Additionally, misjudged resource allocation can cause downtime, economic loss, or infrastructure oversizing. Though powerful, virtualization demands careful planning, security integration, and continuous management to mitigate these risks effectively.

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