Virtualisation

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    • virtualisation is the act of creating a virtual device
    • a virtualisation device need its own operating system and application installed
    • reasons why people use virtual devices:
      It allows you to install operating systems
      It allows you to install a application that may contain a virus without interfering with your computer
      the virtual hard drive can be used as back up storage for your computer or to transfer all your data to a new computer
      It enables mobile developers to develop application for different versions of Android and IOS instead of having to own hundreds of devices
    • A virtualisation device acts as computer