Comparative Analysis of Hypervisor Performance: VMware vs. AWS Nitro in Cloud Computing

Authors

Ravi Chandra Thota

Abstract

Cloud computing has revolutionized IT infrastructure by enabling organizations to deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently. One of the key components in cloud environments is the hypervisor, which enables virtualization and resource allocation. This paper presents a comparative analysis of VMware and AWS Nitro hypervisors, focusing on performance, security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. VMware has long been an industry leader in virtualization, offering extensive enterprise solutions, whereas AWS Nitro is a specialized hypervisor designed to enhance cloud-native workloads. This study utilizes benchmark testing, latency analysis, and resource utilization metrics to evaluate the strengths and limitations of each hypervisor. Key findings suggest that AWS Nitro provides a more optimized and secure cloud experience, while VMware offers robust enterprise-grade features for hybrid cloud deployments. The research contributes to the ongoing discourse on hypervisor performance in cloud computing, assisting IT professionals in selecting the optimal solution based on workload requirements.

Keywords

AWS Nitro, Cloud Computing, Hypervisor, Performance Analysis, Scalability

Comparative Analysis of Hypervisor Performance: VMware vs. AWS Nitro in Cloud Computing. Ravi Chandra Thota. 2025. IJIRCT, Volume 11, Issue 1. Pages 1-14. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2503019