5.4.1.2

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors?

A Type 1 hypervisor runs directly on the hardware of a host and manages the allocation of system resources to guest operating systems. A Type 2 hypervisor is hosted by an OS.

How do virtual machines connect to the internet?

A virtual machine uses a virtual network adapter. The virtual network adapter acts like a real adapter in a physical computer, except that it connects through the physical adapter on the host to establish a connection to the Internet.

What is the function of the hypervisor?

Allocate resources including CPU, RAM, and hard drive to each virtual machine as needed.

How many virtual machines can be run on a single host machine?

Multiple, as many as the host machine's resources can be accommodated the host resources.

What is another name for the hypervisor?

The Virtual Machine Manager (VMM).

What is the hypervisor?

The software that creates and manages a virtual machine on a host machine.

What are the two types of hypervisors?

Type 1 (native) and Type 2 (hosted).

What is Windows Virtual PC?

Windows Virtual PC is the virtualization platform for Windows 7. Virtual PC allows you to partition system resources for a Windows OS among virtual machines running a licensed copy of Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP.

What is Windows XP Mode?

Windows XP Mode is a program available for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate. Windows XP Mode uses virtualization technology to allow users to run Windows XP programs in Windows 7.