Subject

    Computer Science

    Topic

    Computer Hardware

    What is 'virtualization' in computing?

    a)
    The process of creating a virtual, rather than actual, version of something, such as an operating system, a server, or a storage device.
    b)
    A method for creating 3D graphics.
    c)
    A security technique for encrypting data.
    d)
    The process of defragmenting a hard drive.

    Explanation

    Virtualization uses software (a hypervisor) to create an abstraction layer over computer hardware, allowing the hardware elements of a single computer to be divided into multiple virtual machines (VMs). This enables efficient use of hardware resources by allowing multiple operating systems to run concurrently on a single physical machine.

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