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Virtual Systems & Services Lecture 10

The lecture discusses hypervisors, specifically Type-1 and Type-2, detailing their characteristics, advantages, and use cases. Type-1 hypervisors run directly on hardware, offering superior performance and security, while Type-2 hypervisors operate on a host OS, providing flexibility and ease of use. The document also covers features and limitations of hypervisors, including resource management and performance overhead.

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Virtual Systems & Services Lecture 10

The lecture discusses hypervisors, specifically Type-1 and Type-2, detailing their characteristics, advantages, and use cases. Type-1 hypervisors run directly on hardware, offering superior performance and security, while Type-2 hypervisors operate on a host OS, providing flexibility and ease of use. The document also covers features and limitations of hypervisors, including resource management and performance overhead.

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VIRTUAL SYSTEMS &

SERVICES
LECTURE 10 BY MUHAMMAD ZEESHAN ALI

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UNDERSTANDING
HYPERVISORS:
TYPE-1 AND
TYPE-2

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INTRODUCTION

Hypervisors play a crucial role in


virtualization, enabling the creation and
management of virtual machines (VMs).

There are two main types of hypervisors:


Type-1 and Type-2.

In this lecture, we'll delve into the


characteristics, use cases, and differences
between these two types of hypervisors.

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TYPE-1 HYPERVISOR

• Also known as "Bare-metal" or "Native"


hypervisors.
• Runs directly on the physical hardware without the
need for a host operating system.
• Provides better performance and scalability as it
has direct access to hardware resources.
• Examples include VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V,
and Xen.

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TYPE-1 HYPERVISOR
ARCHITECTURE

• Illustration showing Type-1 hypervisor


directly installed on physical hardware.
• Virtual machines run on top of the hypervisor
without any intermediary OS layer.
• Hypervisor manages hardware resources and
schedules VMs' access to them.

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ADVANTAGES OF TYPE-1
HYPERVISORS

• Superior performance: Direct access to


hardware resources boosts efficiency.
• Enhanced security: Reduced attack surface
without an additional OS layer.
• Scalability: Well-suited for enterprise
environments with high VM density.
• Resource optimization: Efficient utilization of
hardware resources.

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USE CASES OF TYPE-1
HYPERVISORS

• Enterprise data centers: Hosting multiple VMs


for various applications.
• Cloud computing: Powering Infrastructure as
a Service (IaaS) platforms.
• Server consolidation: Consolidating multiple
physical servers into fewer physical machines.

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TYPE-2
HYPERVISOR
• Also known as "Hosted" hypervisors.
• Installed on top of a host operating
system.
• Provides flexibility and ease of use,
suitable for desktop virtualization and
development environments.
• Examples include VMware
Workstation, Oracle VirtualBox, and
Parallels Desktop.

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TYPE-2 HYPERVISOR
ARCHITECTURE

• Illustration showing Type-2 hypervisor


installed on a host operating system.
• Host OS manages hardware resources
and provides services to the
hypervisor and guest OS.
• Guest OS runs within the hypervisor
environment.

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ADVANTAGES OF TYPE-2
HYPERVISORS
• Ease of setup: Installation on top of an
existing OS requires minimal configuration.
• Desktop virtualization: Allows users to run
multiple OS environments on a single desktop
or laptop.
• Testing and development: Ideal for software
development and testing across different OS
platforms.
• End-user accessibility: Enables individuals to
experiment with virtualization without
specialized hardware.
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USE CASES OF TYPE-2
HYPERVISORS

• Software development: Testing applications


across multiple OS environments.
• Legacy application support: Running older
applications on modern operating systems.
• Educational purposes: Teaching virtualization
concepts in academic settings.
• Personal use: Creating isolated environments
for experimentation or entertainment.

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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TYPE-
1 AND TYPE-2 HYPERVISORS

• Type-1 runs directly on hardware, while Type-


2 runs on top of a host OS.
• Type-1 offers better performance and
security, whereas Type-2 provides flexibility
and ease of use.
• Type-1 is more suitable for enterprise
environments, while Type-2 is commonly
used in desktop and development scenarios.

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CONCLUSION

• Hypervisors are essential for virtualization, enabling efficient resource utilization and flexibility.
• Type-1 and Type-2 hypervisors serve different needs and have distinct characteristics.
• Understanding their differences helps in choosing the right hypervisor for specific use cases.

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FEATURES AND
LIMITATIONS OF
HYPERVISORS

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FEATURES OF HYPERVISORS:

• Virtual Machine Isolation: Explain how hypervisors create isolated environments for each virtual
machine (VM), ensuring security and independence.
• Resource Management: Discuss features like resource allocation, load balancing, and dynamic resource
adjustment.
• Live Migration: Explain the ability to move running VMs between physical hosts without downtime.
• Snapshots and Cloning: Describe features that allow for easy backup and duplication of VMs.
• Hardware Support: Touch upon support for different hardware architectures and devices.

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LIMITATIONS OF HYPERVISORS

• Performance Overhead: Discuss the overhead introduced by virtualization, impacting CPU, memory,
and I/O performance.
• Resource Contention: Explain how multiple VMs sharing the same physical resources can lead to
contention and performance degradation.
• Complexity: Address the complexity of managing virtualized environments, including setup,
configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Security Concerns: Mention potential vulnerabilities and security risks associated with hypervisors.
• Licensing Costs: Discuss the licensing fees associated with some commercial hypervisor solutions.

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THANK YOU!
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