Virtual machines versatile platforms for systems and processes

Virtual Machine technology applies the concept of virtualization to an entire machine, circumventing real machine compatibility constraints and hardware resource constraints to enable a higher degree of software portability and flexibility. Virtual machines are rapidly becoming an essential element...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Smith, James E. 1950- (-)
Otros Autores: Nair, Ravi
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Boston : Morgan Kaufmann Publishers 2005.
Edición:1st edition
Colección:Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design
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Sumario:Virtual Machine technology applies the concept of virtualization to an entire machine, circumventing real machine compatibility constraints and hardware resource constraints to enable a higher degree of software portability and flexibility. Virtual machines are rapidly becoming an essential element in computer system design. They provide system security, flexibility, cross-platform compatibility, reliability, and resource efficiency. Designed to solve problems in combining and using major computer system components, virtual machine technologies play a key role in many disciplines, including
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (661 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781281227713
9786611227715
9780080525402