Virtualization Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

System Virtual Machine

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2
Q

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

A

Processor Virtual Machine

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3
Q

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

A

Hypervisor

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4
Q

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

A

VM Escape

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5
Q

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

A

Data Remnants

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6
Q

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

A

Privilege Elevation

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