Virtualisation

Cards (4)

  • 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