Title: Virtual Machines & Host Computers
Course: WILLIS MC - ITNW1313 > Section: 2 Virtual Machines & Host Computers

Intro to Virtualization

Module Goals:

To master the basics of managing host machine and virtual resources like memory, processors, storage, and access to key system components. The sharing and unsharing of local and network files will be emphasized for security considerations.

Module Objectives:

- Move VMs between hypervisors. [CO3]
- Examine and measure performance gains and losses. [CO2]
- Ensure reliable resource control. [CO2]

SOFTWARE

PC: VirtualBox, VM_Workstation, VM, Player

Macintosh: Parallels, Fusion, Virtual-box

Linux: VirtualBox

Resources:

Programming Interview: Virtualization and Virtual Machines (Operating System)

Link

VMworld 2011: VSP2447 - Understanding Virtualized Memory Performance

Link

ManagementVMworld 2012: Session VSP1729 - Understanding Virtualized Memory Performance Management