Title: Chapter 20 - Virtualization, Linux, and Mac OS X
Course: DEPT MC - PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE > Section: Module 4 (Chapters 13, 16 & 20)

Chapter 20: Virtualization, Linux, and Mac OS X

Virtualization allows many different virtual computers to co-exist on the same physical device. Many companies and individuals virtualize machines to reduce costs and create a more efficient operating environment for their on-premises hosted services. Virtualization also provides a convenient means to quickly provision and experiment test machines to work with different operating systems and software. Chapter 20 covers common virtualization concepts and introduces two different desktop operating systems that are gaining an increased market share in enterprise computing: Mac OS X and Linux.

Learning Objectives

- Describe the implementation and configuration of virtual machines and hypervisors
- Identify common Linux commands to support applications and users
- Identify important features of Mac OS X

Complete the following tasks

- Read Chapter 20 in the textbook
- Review PowerPoint presentation
- Review TestOut sections 9.7 and 10.5
- Complete TestOut activity 9.7.5
- Complete Chapter Review Quiz