Define virtualization technology.

Definition should include, but not be limited to,

  • virtualization services
  • what a virtual machine is and how it can be used as a sandbox
  • how virtual machines relate to one another
  • how hardware use is managed by virtual machines
  • key properties of virtual machines
  • partitioning
  • isolation
  • encapsulation
  • hardware independence
  • advantages and disadvantages of virtualization technology
  • examples of virtualization platforms (e.g., hyper-V, VMWare, virtual box).

Process/Skill Questions: 

  • What is a sandbox, and how is it used?
  • What are some advantages of utilizing virtualization technology? What are the disadvantages?