Chapter 5: Securing Hosts and Data Flashcards
A machine with just enough resources to boot and connect to a server to run a specific application or desktop is referred to as what?
Thin Client
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What does VDI stand for and what is its function?
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure: Hosts a user’s desktop operating system on a server. This virtual desktop can be accessed by computers and mobile devices using a VPN traditional.
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What is the difference between Host Scalability and Host Elasticity?
Host Scalability refers to manual allocation of resources (memory, network bandwidth, processor, etc..) to a VM to resize the computing compacity. Where as Host Elasticity refers to the dynamic or automatic allocation (or deallocation) of resources of a VM based on load carried out software.
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What is the name of a virtualization technology that runs services or applications within isolated cells?
Containers or Container Virtualization
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What are the fundamental differences between a VM and a Container
VMs has a Hypervisor that sits between the hardware and software it manages, support, and uses for the VM. VMs can support various software and include all of the components (Storage, Software, Computing, and Network) of a real computer but virtually.
Where are Containers, sits in the hardware’s software and run the app or service in sperate isolated containers. It has no hypervisor. It is also more efficient than a type 2 hypervisor.
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