Virtual Environments
Virtual Environments
Section titled “Virtual Environments”Hypervisors
Section titled “Hypervisors”Hypervisors are the software, firmware, or hardware that create and run virtual machines. They come in two types:
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Type 1 Hypervisors: Also known as bare-metal hypervisors, they run directly on the host’s hardware to manage guest operating systems. Examples include VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Xen.
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Type 2 Hypervisors: These run on a host operating system and provide virtualization services. Examples include VMware Workstation, Oracle VM VirtualBox, and Parallels Desktop.
Virtual Machines (VMs)
Section titled “Virtual Machines (VMs)”What is a VM?
Section titled “What is a VM?”A Virtual Machine (VM) is a software-based computer system emulation. VMs provide the functionality of a physical computer, but they run as a process on a host machine. VMs are essential for isolating and containing vulnerabilities, as they provide a separate environment for running applications without affecting the host system.
Why Use a VM?
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Isolation: VMs allow you to run applications in a contained environment, reducing the risk of system-wide vulnerabilities.
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Testing and Development: VMs are ideal for testing new software or operating systems without additional hardware.
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Resource Optimization: Multiple VMs can run on a single physical machine, efficiently using hardware resources.
Virtual Environment Options
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**[A free, open-source virtualization product for enterprise and home use.
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VMware:)(/vmware):** A popular virtualization platform offering both free and commercial products.
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UTM (MacOS Only): A simple VM management tool for macOS. here
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Parallels (MacOS Only): A commercial solution for running Windows on Mac.
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Bare Metal (Type 1 Hypervisor): For direct installation on hardware. See to Flash ISO to Hardware
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Docker: A tool designed to make creating, deploying, and running container applications easier.
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Virtual Device (AVD) Emulator: A tool for running and debugging Android applications. It is part of Android Studio and offers a free and open-source solution for Android development.