Chapter 16 Packet Flashcards
Which term describes the creation of a complete environment in which a guest operating system can function as though it were installed on its own computer?
Virtualization
Which term is another name for a virtual machine?
Guest
Which technology creates a simulation of a world or environment that appears to be real, even though the person wearing the required headgear and gloves is located in a room that does not resemble the simulated space?
Virtual reality
Which operating system, when added as a virtual machine, requires a separate, licensed copy?
Microsoft Windows
Which folder in the user’s Documents folder does VMware create and use upon installation?
Virtual Machines
VMware Workstation replaces CTRL-ALT-DELETE with __________ by default.
CTRL-ALT-INSERT
A virtual machine that is shut down is no more than a(n) __________ or folder sitting on a hard drive.
file
Which term refers to the most common limiting factor in a host’s ability to run virtual machine?
RAM
Which advantage of virtualization provides substantial reduction in dollars spent and electricity used?
Power savings
Which term refers to a technology that is great for doing risky (or even not-so-risky) maintenance with a safety net?
Snapshot
Which program is an example of bare-metal virtualization software?
VMware ESXi
Which type of hypervisor relies on an underlying operating system?
Type-2
Which tool is an example of a Type 1 hypervisor?
VMware ESXi
Which hypervisor serves as the foundation for massive cloud offerings by Amazon, IBM, and RackSpace?
Citrix XenServer
Which statement best describes the importance of virtualization?
It increases flexibility as the scale of an operation increases.