4.2 – Virtualization Flashcards
1
Q
Virtualization
A
- Uses a hypervisor to allow multiple OS to work simultaneously in one physical computer system
- Need A LOT of RAM
2
Q
Benefits
A
- Power saving = less physical hardware with less power
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Hardware Consolidation = fewer devices
—less hardware to manage
3
Q
System management & security
A
o VMs are sandboxed environments
—Creates a network between VMs to make them work
o VMs are easier to backup & replicate
—Backup = have to install backup software
