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?

<p>Enhanced security for each guest computer (C)</p>
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What is the role of the kernel in a hypervisor's operation?

<p>Handling process creation and file system management (A)</p>
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Which type of hypervisor runs directly on the host hardware and has direct access to hardware resources?

<p>Type 1: Bare-Metal Hypervisor (A)</p>
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What is the main advantage of a Type 1 hypervisor over a Type 2 hypervisor?

<p>Direct access to hardware resources (A)</p>
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Why are Type 2 hypervisors considered weak in reliability and security?

<p>They inherit vulnerabilities of the user-controlled host operating system (C)</p>
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What distinguishes a monolithic hypervisor from a microkernel hypervisor?

<p>Monolithic hypervisors have an operating system acting as the root partition (C)</p>
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What type of hypervisor has an embedded OS optimized for virtualization and becomes dedicated for the unique purpose of being a hypervisor?

<p>Bare-Metal Hypervisor (A)</p>
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