Thecore benefit of server consolidation using VMware server virtualizationis the ability to runmultiple independent virtual machines (VMs)on asingle physical host.

This increases hardware utilization, reduces physical server sprawl, and cuts operational costs.

A. Load balancing→ Achieved through features like DRS, not basic server consolidation.

C. Ransomware protection→ Achieved through security features and backups, not consolidation.

D. Automating application clusters→ A benefit of orchestration tools, not consolidation.