📖 What is Type 1 Hypervisor?
A virtualization layer that runs directly on the host's physical hardware, also known as a bare-metal hypervisor, to manage virtual machines.
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Sensei Says:
"VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V are classic Type 1 hypervisors. The CCNA expects you to know this is more efficient than Type 2 because there is no underlying host OS."
📚 Certification: Certified Network Associate (200-301)
🔑 What are the Key Concepts of Type 1 Hypervisor?
- ▸ Bare-metal architecture, running directly on hardware.
- ▸ High performance and efficient resource management.
- ▸ Enterprise-grade virtualization (e.g., ESXi, Hyper-V).
🎯 How does Type 1 Hypervisor appear on the 200-301 Exam?
Differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors based on architecture diagrams.
Identify the benefits of running a Type 1 hypervisor in a data center.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Type 2 hypervisor?
A Type 2 hypervisor runs on top of a conventional operating system (like Windows or Linux), e.g., VirtualBox.
Can I install a Type 1 hypervisor on my laptop?
Technically possible, but rarely done as it takes over the entire machine, replacing the standard OS.
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