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Introduction toVirtualization

In recent years, virtualization has changed the way we look at computing. Instead of using many different computer systems for different tasks, with virtualization, we can use a single system to host many applications. Not only has virtualization increased in popularity, but it has also sparked new hardware CPU innovation, including Intel VT-x and AMD-V technologies. Over the next few years, virtualization will be a core technology in every data center. Oracle VM, although a relatively new entry in the virtualization market, is based on stable and proven technology.

This chapter provides an overview of ...

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