QE2-5 What Is Virtualization?

Question 1

What is virtualization?

Answer 1

Virtualization is the process by which one computer hosts the appearance of many computers, with each hosted operating system functioning as a virtual machine (VM). The host system manages and allocates resources to each virtual machine.

Question 2

What are the three types of virtualization?

Answer 2

PC virtualization
Server virtualization
Desktop virtualization

Question 3

What is PC virtualization?

Answer 3

PC virtualization allows a single personal computer to run multiple operating systems.

For example, a user can have both Windows and Linux running on the same machine using virtualization software like VMWare Workstation.

Question 4

What is server virtualization?

Answer 4

Server virtualization allows a server to host multiple virtual servers.

Users can log into these virtual machines, and they will appear as fully functioning, separate servers.

Question 5

What is desktop virtualization?

Answer 5

Desktop virtualization allows a user’s desktop environment to be accessed from any computer.

The virtual desktop appears as a standard PC but can be accessed remotely, such as from an airport or hotel room.