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Server Virtualization Basics

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What is the primary function of a hypervisor in server virtualization?

To provide disaster recovery solutions
To manage the physical hardware resources
To abstract the physical server hardware from the software (correct)
To create virtual machines from scratch

Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of server virtualization in the text?

Server consolidation
Enhanced disaster recovery
Increased processing power (correct)
Hardware independence

What is the main purpose of VM migration in server virtualization?

To transfer files between virtual machines
To create new virtual machines
To manage resources within a single virtual machine
To move virtual machines from one host to another (correct)

What does server virtualization aim to achieve through isolation?

Enhanced security for each guest computer (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the kernel in a hypervisor's operation?

Handling process creation and file system management (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hypervisor runs directly on the host hardware and has direct access to hardware resources?

Type 1: Bare-Metal Hypervisor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a Type 1 hypervisor over a Type 2 hypervisor?

Direct access to hardware resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why are Type 2 hypervisors considered weak in reliability and security?

They inherit vulnerabilities of the user-controlled host operating system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a monolithic hypervisor from a microkernel hypervisor?

Monolithic hypervisors have an operating system acting as the root partition (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of hypervisor has an embedded OS optimized for virtualization and becomes dedicated for the unique purpose of being a hypervisor?

Bare-Metal Hypervisor (A) Signup and view all the answers