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CHAPTER 23Virtualization : Core 1 Objective 4.2: Summarize Aspects of Client-Side Virtualization.

Virtualization has many uses for technicians, from technical support of older operating systems to creating safe spaces for experimenting with not-ready-for-prime-time apps. This chapter provides you with what you need to know about Core 1 Objective 4.2 including the following:

• Purpose of virtual machines
• Resource requirements
• Security requirements

PURPOSE OF VIRTUAL MACHINES

What is a virtual machine (VM)? A virtual machine is a portion of a physical computer's resources (disk space, RAM, network, and so on) that is configured to act like a different computer. A VM can run a different operating system, run different applications, ...