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In [[computing]], '''file virtualization''' is a field of [[storage virtualization]] operating on [[computer file]] level. It involves uniting multiple storage devices into a single logical pool of files. It is a vital part of both [[file area network]] (FAN) and [[Network File Management|network file management]] (NFM) concepts.
 
As with most other virtualization designs, "a primary driver behind file virtualization is the desire to shield users and administrators from the complexity of the underlying storage environment. Other goals include simplified management, more efficient capacity usage and allocation, and reduced management costs<ref>[http://www.callcentermagazine.com/shared/article/showArticle.jhtml?articleId=10300147 ICMI - Storage Virtualization<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>".
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== See also ==
* [[File area network]] (FAN)
* [[Network File Management|Network file management]] (NFM)
 
== Notes ==