Virtual Machines and Hypervisors

Start with the basics

Begin with the mind map introducing virtualization. It describes a virtual machine as an isolated software container that runs its own operating system and applications. Another map outlines a virtual instance as a layer abstracted from hardware and mentions running multiple operating systems on one computer. Use these descriptions to make a short summary in your own words before moving on.

A further map groups points under benefits, types of hypervisors and drawbacks. Compare its headings with your summary to identify terms you want to study more closely.

Move from maps to quizzes

After studying the maps, try the quiz with questions on x86 virtualization architectures and full virtualization. Then use the network administration quiz to consider the difference between the Hyper-V Type I architecture in Windows Server 2012 and older Type II architectures.

Another quiz asks about hypervisor performance and technology for virtualizing a server operating system. When a question is difficult, return to the maps and review the relevant terms before trying it again. The maps provide an overview; the quizzes give you questions to work through.

Use flashcards for focused study

The flashcards on virtual machine purposes and configuration also ask about resource requirements and examples of Windows Server operating system memory. Work through the prompts after the introductory maps, and note which questions you want to return to.

For a more specific set of prompts, try the flashcards on nested virtualization. They ask about Windows Server, RAM and Hyper-V virtual machine versions. Another deck brings together server blades, storage subsystems, Hyper-V and snapshots.

Place the topic in the unit

Virtual Machines and Hypervisors is a section of the Virtualization and Containers unit in Computing and ICT. Use this page to study the virtual machine and hypervisor material within that unit, moving between an overview and targeted questions as needed.

Choose a resource and build your own mind map or flashcards as you study.