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Which entity is a Type 1 hypervisor?
The correct answer is B. Citrix XenServer. Citrix XenServer is classified as a Type 1 hypervisor, meaning it runs directly on the host hardware without an intervening operating system.
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Which entity is a Type 1 hypervisor?
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- AOracle VM VirtualBox
- BCitrix XenServer
- CVMware server
- DMicrosoft Virtual PC
How the community answered
(67 responses)- A1% (1)
- B93% (62)
- C1% (1)
- D4% (3)
Why each option
Citrix XenServer is classified as a Type 1 hypervisor, meaning it runs directly on the host hardware without an intervening operating system.
Oracle VM VirtualBox is a Type 2 hypervisor, as it runs as an application on top of a conventional operating system.
Citrix XenServer (now Citrix Hypervisor) is a well-known example of a Type 1 hypervisor, which operates directly on the physical hardware, managing resources and hosting virtual machines directly.
VMware Server (also known as GSX Server) was a Type 2 hypervisor; VMware's Type 1 hypervisor product is ESXi.
Microsoft Virtual PC is a Type 2 hypervisor, running as an application on top of the Windows operating system; Microsoft's Type 1 hypervisor is Hyper-V.
Concept tested: Type 1 vs. Type 2 hypervisors
Source: https://www.vmware.com/topics/glossary/content/hypervisor.html
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