ALSO CALLED: Hypervisor, VMM, and Virtual Machine Manager DEFINITION: A layer of software that sits between one or more operating systems and a server. It presents each hosted operating environment with the impression that it has its own dedicated server, although in reality a single physical server can simultaneously host multiple OSs.
WEBCAST:
This webcast explores answers to some of the key questions around getting started with virtualization. It addresses cost savings, weighing benefits vs. risks, transitioning from older platforms to new ones, best practices and more.
Posted: 21 May 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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