Cloud Computing and Virtualization

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to cloud computing and virtualization concepts discussed in the lecture.

Public Cloud

A cloud deployment model that is open to anyone who wants to use the service for a fee.

Private Cloud

A cloud deployment model set up exclusively for authorized users within an organization.

Hypervisor

Special software that allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical machine.

Type 1 Hypervisor

Also known as a bare-metal hypervisor, it runs directly on the hardware to manage VMs without a host operating system.

Virtual Machine (VM)

An emulation of a computer system that runs its own operating system and applications as if it were a physical machine.

Hybrid Deployment Model

A cloud solution that combines both public and private cloud services for greater flexibility.

Guest Operating System

The operating system that runs inside a virtual machine.

Virtual Machine Manager

A tool used to create and manage virtual machines.