Virtualization

Question 1

What can virualization do?

Answer 1

-no physical components, can put out new software quickly
-better reliability because it can be separated from hardware
-make clones for back-up purposes
-can decrease or increase storage, network ability, etc on demand

Question 2

What is a Hypervisor?

Answer 2

-software tool used to host virtual systems
-can be open source or commercial
-software creates the illusion of hardware

Question 3

What is Type 1 hypervisor?

Answer 3

-“bare metal”
-not installed in another OS
-need web browser to access

Question 4

What is Type 2 Hypervisor?

Answer 4

-“hosted”
-installed as an application
-can run on different OS systems
-like booting windows on a macbook