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A technician needs to convert an existing workstation to host several virtual test computers and servers. Which of the following must be installed and configured on the workstation before any virtual
The correct answer is B. Hypervisor. To host multiple virtual machines on a workstation, a hypervisor must first be installed and configured, as it is the software layer that creates and runs virtual machines.
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A technician needs to convert an existing workstation to host several virtual test computers and servers. Which of the following must be installed and configured on the workstation before any virtual computers can be installed?
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- ATerminal emulator
- BHypervisor
- CRemote desktop
- DGuest OS
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(61 responses)- A5% (3)
- B90% (55)
- C2% (1)
- D3% (2)
Why each option
To host multiple virtual machines on a workstation, a hypervisor must first be installed and configured, as it is the software layer that creates and runs virtual machines.
A terminal emulator is used to access remote command-line interfaces, not to create or manage virtual machines locally.
A hypervisor (also known as a Virtual Machine Monitor or VMM) is the essential software layer that allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical host machine. It virtualizes the hardware resources, enabling guest operating systems to operate independently.
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) allows remote access to a graphical desktop, but it is not the foundational software for hosting virtual machines.
A guest OS (operating system) is installed inside a virtual machine after the hypervisor is already set up, not before the virtual computers themselves.
Concept tested: Hypervisor function in virtualization
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/hyper-v-overview
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