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What is one primary benefit of virtual desktops in terms of IT operational costs?
What is one primary benefit of virtual desktops in terms of IT operational costs?
- They require more IT personnel for management.
- They increase the frequency of hardware updates.
- They eliminate the need for hardware.
- They reduce desktop maintenance and service time. (correct)
How can administrators ensure minimal downtime when setting up new virtual machines?
How can administrators ensure minimal downtime when setting up new virtual machines?
- By performing all updates during business hours.
- By quickly deploying virtual machines. (correct)
- By utilizing multiple network connections.
- By maintaining a larger physical hardware inventory.
What aspect of virtual machines enhances enterprise network security?
What aspect of virtual machines enhances enterprise network security?
- They store data solely on personal devices.
- They automatically back up to cloud services.
- They remove physical connections like USB drives. (correct)
- They require extensive physical connections for operation.
Which key feature of virtual machines aids in disaster recovery planning?
Which key feature of virtual machines aids in disaster recovery planning?
What is a recommended step to improve security in a virtual environment?
What is a recommended step to improve security in a virtual environment?
What is the primary purpose of server virtualization?
What is the primary purpose of server virtualization?
Which of the following software is commonly used for server virtualization?
Which of the following software is commonly used for server virtualization?
What does a host server operating system refer to?
What does a host server operating system refer to?
Which characteristic is essential for server hardware?
Which characteristic is essential for server hardware?
Why is hardware reliability important in servers?
Why is hardware reliability important in servers?
What is a function of a UPS in server hardware?
What is a function of a UPS in server hardware?
Which of the following is true about guest operating systems?
Which of the following is true about guest operating systems?
What is meant by hardware redundancy in servers?
What is meant by hardware redundancy in servers?
What is the primary role of a hypervisor?
What is the primary role of a hypervisor?
Which of the following best describes a Type 1 hypervisor?
Which of the following best describes a Type 1 hypervisor?
Which technology is used to enhance security in a virtualized environment?
Which technology is used to enhance security in a virtualized environment?
What advantage do application cells and containers provide over standard virtual machines?
What advantage do application cells and containers provide over standard virtual machines?
Which of the following hypervisors is considered a Type 2 hypervisor?
Which of the following hypervisors is considered a Type 2 hypervisor?
What is a key characteristic of the Virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM)?
What is a key characteristic of the Virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM)?
What is a major difference between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors?
What is a major difference between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors?
Which of the following does NOT describe a function of a hypervisor?
Which of the following does NOT describe a function of a hypervisor?
What is the primary benefit of operating-system-level virtualization?
What is the primary benefit of operating-system-level virtualization?
Which statement accurately describes server consolidation?
Which statement accurately describes server consolidation?
What is a major drawback of operating-system-level virtualization?
What is a major drawback of operating-system-level virtualization?
What does the term 'consolidation ratio' refer to in the context of virtualization?
What does the term 'consolidation ratio' refer to in the context of virtualization?
Which virtualization method involves the hypervisor emulating an entire hardware environment?
Which virtualization method involves the hypervisor emulating an entire hardware environment?
How do users perceive their environment in operating-system-level virtualization?
How do users perceive their environment in operating-system-level virtualization?
What is the role of the hypervisor in hardware emulation?
What is the role of the hypervisor in hardware emulation?
Which of the following best describes the trend in server utilization?
Which of the following best describes the trend in server utilization?
What is a key advantage of application virtualization?
What is a key advantage of application virtualization?
What does application streaming optimize?
What does application streaming optimize?
How does client virtualization generally benefit desktop management?
How does client virtualization generally benefit desktop management?
What is a requirement for mobile PCs using IDV?
What is a requirement for mobile PCs using IDV?
Which of the following technologies is often used with application virtualization to simplify management?
Which of the following technologies is often used with application virtualization to simplify management?
Which statement accurately describes application streaming?
Which statement accurately describes application streaming?
Which is a significant challenge that application virtualization helps to address?
Which is a significant challenge that application virtualization helps to address?
What kind of virtualization allows for applications to run but without conventional installation?
What kind of virtualization allows for applications to run but without conventional installation?
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Hypervisor
- Enables running multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine.
- VMs can run different operating systems and applications independently.
- Manages access to physical resources like CPU, memory, and storage for VMs.
- Also known as Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) or Virtualization Manager.
Types of Hypervisors
- Type 1 (Bare Metal): Runs directly on the hardware. Examples: XenServer, Hyper-V, ESXi.
- Type 2 (Hosted): Runs on top of a host operating system. Examples: VirtualBox, Workstation.
Additional Virtualization Technologies
- Application Cells & Containers: Sandbox for applications providing portability and isolation from the operating system.
- Virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM): Offers enhanced security for virtual operating systems, mimicking the functionality of a physical TPM.
Server Virtualization
- Most common type of virtualization.
- Partitions a physical server into multiple virtual servers.
- Hides hardware resources from users allowing for better management and resource utilization.
- Uses software like VMware, XenServer, and Hyper-VTM.
- Improves efficiency by reducing the number of physical servers needed.
- Facilitates server consolidation, enabling multiple VMs to run on a single physical server.
Host Server Operating System
- The original OS installed on the physical computer.
- Different VMs can run different guest operating systems on the same host server.
Host Server Hardware
- Designed for high availability and reliability.
- Components are chosen for performance, durability, and low failure rates.
- Features redundancy (multiple instances of critical components) to minimize downtime.
- Includes faster and higher-capacity hard drives, enhanced cooling systems, and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS).
Virtualization for Server Consolidation
- Moves away from the "one server, one application" model.
- Allows multiple physical servers to be consolidated into one.
- Increases server utilization by running multiple VMs on a single physical server.
- Measured by the consolidation ratio (number of VMs per physical server).
Server Virtualization Main Types
- Operating-system-level Virtualization (Container Virtualization):
- Shares a single OS to host multiple users.
- Utilizes a single set of files and folders for OS functions.
- Efficient but lacks flexibility as each OS version requires its own library.
- Hardware Emulation:
- Represents the hardware environment for the operating system.
- The hypervisor emulates a complete hardware environment.
- Allows for offline operation as all applications are installed locally.
- Requires stronger security measures, especially for mobile devices due to local data storage.
Application Virtualization/Streaming
- Applications run locally within a virtualization layer, not directly on the device.
- Reduces operating system dependencies and improves compatibility across different environments.
- Streaming: Optimized package delivery where components are delivered on demand, improving launch speed.
- Facilitates central management of applications, delivering them to clients at runtime.
- Simplifies application compatibility issues and reduces regression testing requirements.
- Can be used alongside both presentation virtualization and VDI.
Benefits of Client Virtualization
- Cost Reduction: Prolonged hardware lifecycles, reduced maintenance, and service time.
- Central Management: Enables centralized management of virtual desktops from the data center.
- Efficiency & Deployment: Faster deployment of virtual machines with minimal downtime.
- Disaster Recovery & Continuity: Quick deployment on most PC hardware, aiding in disaster recovery efforts.
- Security: Removes physical connections (like USB drives) and centralizes data in the data center, enhancing security.
Client Virtualization Security
- Monitoring: Deploy tools to monitor communication and activity among virtual machines.
- Consistent Access Rules: Ensure identical access rules are applied to both physical servers and guest operating systems.
- Auditing & Policy: Establish policies for regularly auditing and reviewing virtual systems and application configurations.
- Security Grouping: Group servers with similar security needs together for more effective management.
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