New Approach to Virtualization Is a Lightweight.

The article reports on the new approach towards computer virtualization. Virtualization technology enables a single computer to run multiple operating systems simultaneously, and allows the companies to a single server for multiple tasks. The application of the technology results to the reduction of...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:	Computer (00189162) Vol. 39; no. 11; pp. 12 - 15
Autor principal:	Vaughan-Nichols, Steven J.
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	IEEE Nov2006
Materias:	Virtual machine systems Digital computer simulation Computer software Computer operating systems Client/server computing Systems software Computer engineering Computers Computer industry
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Sumario:	The article reports on the new approach towards computer virtualization. Virtualization technology enables a single computer to run multiple operating systems simultaneously, and allows the companies to a single server for multiple tasks. The application of the technology results to the reduction of the number of servers needed, that saves money and other resources. The software products, tools, and services manufactured by several computer companies that enable lightweight virtualization are also discussed.