1V0-21.20 · Question #18
Which hypervisor is a type-1 hypervisor?
The correct answer is B. VMware ESXi. VMware ESXi is a bare-metal hypervisor that runs directly on hardware, classifying it as a type-1 hypervisor.
Question
Which hypervisor is a type-1 hypervisor?
Options
- AOracle VM VirtualBox
- BVMware ESXi
- CVMware Fusion
- DVMware Workstation
How the community answered
(49 responses)- A6% (3)
- B88% (43)
- C4% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
VMware ESXi is a bare-metal hypervisor that runs directly on hardware, classifying it as a type-1 hypervisor.
Oracle VM VirtualBox is a hosted or type-2 hypervisor, requiring an underlying operating system to function.
VMware ESXi is a bare-metal or type-1 hypervisor, meaning it runs directly on the host hardware without an underlying operating system, providing direct access to hardware resources for virtual machines.
VMware Fusion is a hosted or type-2 hypervisor, running as an application on macOS.
VMware Workstation is a hosted or type-2 hypervisor, running as an application on a host operating system like Windows or Linux.
Concept tested: Type-1 vs. Type-2 Hypervisors
Source: https://www.vmware.com/topics/glossary/content/type-1-hypervisor.html
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