3 Desktop Virtualization
Information in This Chapter
- • What Is Desktop Virtualization?
- • Common Virtual Desktops
- • Virtual Appliances and Forensics
- • Virtual Desktops as a Forensic Platform
Desktop virtualization is similar in form to server virtualization but with some differences, specifically in usage and performance demands that are made on them. Today there are several commercially available virtual machine (VM) platforms on the market that you will likely encounter during an incident response or an investigation, which we will cover in this chapter. Additionally, virtual appliances, preconfigured VMs that are designed for specific functions, are available and growing in popularity. We will explore some of the more common virtual ...
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