Virtualization

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Virtualization

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o Virtualization
§ Creation of a virtual resource
o A virtual machine is a container for an emulated computer that runs an entire operating system

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System Virtual Machine

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Complete platform designed to replace an entire physical computer and includes a full desktop/server operating system

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Processor Virtual Machine

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Designed to only run a single process or application like a virtualized web browser or a simple web server

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Hypervisor

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Manages the distribution of the physical resources of a host machine (server) to the virtual machines being run (guests)

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Application Containerization

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A single operating system kernel is shared across multiple virtual machines but each virtual machine receives its own user space for programs and data

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VM Escape

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An attack that allows an attacker to break out of a normally isolated VM by interacting directly with the hypervisor

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Data Remnants

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Contents of a virtual machine that exist as deleted files on a cloud-based server after deprovisioning of a virtual machine

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Privilege Elevation

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Occurs when a user is able to grant themselves the ability to run functions as a higher-level user

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Live migration

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when a VM is moved from one physical server to another over the network

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Virtualization Sprawl

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Occurs when virtual machines are created, used, and deployed without proper management or oversight by the system admins