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What is a key benefit of virtualization technology mentioned in the text?
What is a key benefit of virtualization technology mentioned in the text?
- Using different CPUs for each operating system
- Having each operating system believe it has exclusive hardware resources (correct)
- Running only one operating system at a time
- Running virtual machines on separate physical servers
Where can some virtualization software run according to the text?
Where can some virtualization software run according to the text?
- On IBM mainframes
- Exclusively on macOS desktops
- On a standalone server (correct)
- Only in the cloud
What is an example of using virtualization for running legacy software mentioned in the text?
What is an example of using virtualization for running legacy software mentioned in the text?
- Using separate CPUs for each operating system
- Running the latest operating system on a desktop
- Running Windows 10 and Windows 11 on separate virtual machines (correct)
- Running macOS and Windows 11 simultaneously
Where is virtualization technology not new according to the text?
Where is virtualization technology not new according to the text?
What is the recommended approach when it comes to virtual machines?
What is the recommended approach when it comes to virtual machines?
What does a shared network address do for a virtual machine?
What does a shared network address do for a virtual machine?
How does a bridged network address differ from a shared network address?
How does a bridged network address differ from a shared network address?
What happens when you configure a private address for a virtual machine?
What happens when you configure a private address for a virtual machine?
How does obtaining an IP address for a virtual machine in a bridged network setting compare to a physical device?
How does obtaining an IP address for a virtual machine in a bridged network setting compare to a physical device?
What is a reason given in the text for avoiding using third-party virtual machines?
What is a reason given in the text for avoiding using third-party virtual machines?
What is a hypervisor in the context of virtualization?
What is a hypervisor in the context of virtualization?
What role does a hypervisor play in running multiple operating systems on a single desktop?
What role does a hypervisor play in running multiple operating systems on a single desktop?
Which feature of CPUs is utilized by hypervisor software?
Which feature of CPUs is utilized by hypervisor software?
What is a common requirement for CPUs to be compatible with hypervisor software?
What is a common requirement for CPUs to be compatible with hypervisor software?
How does virtualization help in running different operating systems on a single desktop?
How does virtualization help in running different operating systems on a single desktop?
Which component manages memory, storage, and CPU resources across different virtual machines?
Which component manages memory, storage, and CPU resources across different virtual machines?
Why is having sufficient RAM important when planning to run multiple virtual machines?
Why is having sufficient RAM important when planning to run multiple virtual machines?
Which technology in Intel CPUs is crucial for enabling efficient virtualization?
Which technology in Intel CPUs is crucial for enabling efficient virtualization?
What is one advantage of using a hypervisor to run multiple operating systems compared to separate physical devices?
What is one advantage of using a hypervisor to run multiple operating systems compared to separate physical devices?
What is the primary purpose of a hypervisor software in the context of virtualization?
What is the primary purpose of a hypervisor software in the context of virtualization?
How does a hypervisor help in utilizing a single desktop for multiple operating systems?
How does a hypervisor help in utilizing a single desktop for multiple operating systems?
What role does the hypervisor play in ensuring compatibility with different CPU types?
What role does the hypervisor play in ensuring compatibility with different CPU types?
What is the main benefit of using virtual machines in application development, as discussed in the text?
What is the main benefit of using virtual machines in application development, as discussed in the text?
How does utilizing a virtual machine during coding help developers?
How does utilizing a virtual machine during coding help developers?
What is a major concern related to running multiple virtual environments on a single physical device?
What is a major concern related to running multiple virtual environments on a single physical device?
Why do IT security professionals need to be cautious about VM escaping?
Why do IT security professionals need to be cautious about VM escaping?
What could happen if malware successfully performs a VM escape?
What could happen if malware successfully performs a VM escape?
Study Notes
- Virtualization technology enables running multiple operating systems on a single desktop at once, sharing the same hardware.
- This technology was first used with IBM mainframes in the 1960s and has been adapted for PC environments.
- Runs on desktops (macOS with virtualized operating systems) or in data centers (each virtual machine having its own CPU, memory, and storage).
- Useful for running legacy software on older operating systems while having the latest OS on the desktop.
- Helps save time, resources, and money by using a single physical device for multiple operating systems.
- Hypervisor is the software managing resources between multiple virtual machines, often utilizing hardware-based virtualization capabilities in CPUs.
- Virtualization supports running multiple versions of operating systems simultaneously on a single desktop, such as macOS, Windows 10 Pro, and Windows 11 Pro.
- VM snapshots enable taking a snapshot of one VM configuration and returning to the original configuration if needed.
- Sandboxing in virtualization provides an isolated testing environment for developers, allowing them to test without affecting production systems.
- Concerns in virtualization include VM escaping, where malware gains access to the hypervisor and potentially other virtualized systems.
- Provide the same security controls for virtual machines as for traditional physical devices, such as installing firewalls, antivirus software, etc.
- Be cautious when downloading virtual machines from third-party sources to avoid potential malware.
- Networking configuration varies between virtual machines, with options such as shared network addresses and private IP addresses with network address translation.
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Explore the concept of sandboxing and virtualization within the context of application development. Learn how developers can benefit from isolated testing environments using virtual machines (VMs) for building applications.
