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Virtualization |
Simply put, virtualization means making something look like something else. Technically speaking, virtualization refers to the abstraction of computer resources. This abstraction can be achieved in various ways: via software, hardware, or a mix of both.
Virtualization technologies have been around in various forms for a long time. This technology has been especially pervasive in recent years due to various factors discussed later on. This chapter discusses some common virtualization techniques on Linux platforms.
We also cover containers (containerization), which provide ways for packaging and delivering applications or even entire operating systems in self-contained environments without the overhead of traditional ...
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