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What is the concept that evolved to make efficient use of the computing power of mainframes?
What is the concept that evolved to make efficient use of the computing power of mainframes?
- Time sharing (correct)
- Dumb terminals
- Resource pooling
- Virtualization
In the 1970s, which operating system made it possible for mainframes to have multiple virtual systems on a single physical node?
In the 1970s, which operating system made it possible for mainframes to have multiple virtual systems on a single physical node?
- Time sharing OS
- Dumb terminal OS
- Resource pooling system
- Virtual Machine (VM) (correct)
What was the application of shared access of a mainframe in the 1950s known as?
What was the application of shared access of a mainframe in the 1950s known as?
- Dumb terminal access
- Resource pooling
- Virtualization
- Time sharing (correct)
What technology allowed multiple distinct computing environments to exist on the same physical hardware?
What technology allowed multiple distinct computing environments to exist on the same physical hardware?
What became a technological driver and a massive catalyst for significant evolutions in communications and computing?
What became a technological driver and a massive catalyst for significant evolutions in communications and computing?
What is the main function of a hypervisor in a virtualized environment?
What is the main function of a hypervisor in a virtualized environment?
How did the pay-as-you-go model contribute to the launching of cloud computing?
How did the pay-as-you-go model contribute to the launching of cloud computing?
What technology enabled some companies to make the benefits of cloud computing accessible to users?
What technology enabled some companies to make the benefits of cloud computing accessible to users?
Why did the pay-per-use model appeal to companies of all sizes?
Why did the pay-per-use model appeal to companies of all sizes?
What was the primary purpose of virtualizing servers into shared hosting environments, virtual private servers, and virtual dedicated servers?
What was the primary purpose of virtualizing servers into shared hosting environments, virtual private servers, and virtual dedicated servers?
