Chapter 4. Server Virtualization

This chapter covers the following key topics:

  • A blue square is shown. The Virtualization Layer: This introduces server virtualization and how physical resources are virtualized and presented to the application. The difference between virtual machines and containers is explored.

  • A blue square is shown. Datastores: Virtualization necessitates the introduction of datastores and logical volumes that focus on virtual machine disks rather than physical disks.

  • A blue square is shown. Virtual ...

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