VIRTUAL MACHINES AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE Installing multiple Operating Systems
Propriety versus Open Source Operating Systems ProprietyOpen Source
Lesson Objectives Understand what a Virtual Machine is. Explain why Virtual Machines are used and their purpose. Evaluate the use of Propriety Operating Systems and Open Source alternatives
What is a Virtual Machine? 1. Give a definition of a Virtual Machine ? 2. What is the purpose of using a Virtual Machine? 3. What other features popular uses do Virtual Machine have? 4. Name some version of a Virtual Machine that you could use.
Extension Task Write a report that explains what Virtualisation is and how it is changing the IT industry and affecting home users as well. Include images or diagrams to illustrate your points
Links This is more technical explanation YouTube explaining how to use a VM to install another OS This video explains how VMs relate to Virtualisation and what Virtualisation is…
Virtual Machines and Operating Systems Discussion Questions What is a Virtual machine? Can different OS be run on the same computer? Can they run simultaneously? What the term “emulation” means? What is “backup”? What is the purpose of the VM? How can you benefit from using VM? What are the main advantages of VM?