Computer Virtualization and the Cloud (Computer Architecture)

Softcover 2nd edition (2013) independently published in plain blue wraps. Very Good condition. The covers are in great shape with only light shelf wear and a creased lower corner on the rear cover. The binding is square and tight. An organization stamp is neatly marked out on the first page. The interior pages are clean and unmarked though the last few pages are creased at the bottom corner. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge. In this book, the reader will learn the basics of virtualization techniques for data center operations, security, testing, debugging, and applications in embedded systems. It covers popular applications such as VmWare, Xen, Hyper-V, QEMU and KVM, and others. The history of virtualization will be discussed, and the nature of virtualization compared to emulation. The functions of a Hypervisor will be explored, as well as the relationships with the guest operating systems. System virtual machines and Process virtual machines are compared. The Java and Android virtual machines are covered. The latest techniques of hardware assist to virtualization in the x86-64 and ARM architectures is covered. The natural progression from virtualization to Cloud computing is explored. A glossary of terms, and a bibliography is included.…