Virtual machines
versatile platforms for systems and processes
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Nair ,Ravi .
Summary
Key Features Examines virtual machine technologies across the disciplines that use them-operating systems, programming languages and computer architecture-defining a new and unified discipline. Reviewed by principle researchers at Microsoft, HP, and by other industry research groups. Written by two authors who combine several decades of expertise in computer system research and development, both in academia and industry. Description 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