OS virtualization
[/ˌoʊ ɛs ˌvɜːr.tʃu.əˈleɪ.ʃən/]
noun
virtualização de sistema operacional
1. A technology that allows multiple isolated operating systems to run simultaneously on a single physical computer or server, sharing hardware resources
OS virtualization enables data centers to reduce hardware costs by running multiple servers on a single machine.
A virtualização de sistema operacional permite que data centers reduzam custos de hardware executando múltiplos servidores em uma única máquina.
2. The abstraction layer that separates an operating system from the underlying hardware infrastructure
Through OS virtualization, administrators can deploy new operating systems without additional physical hardware.
Por meio da virtualização de sistema operacional, administradores podem implantar novos sistemas operacionais sem hardware físico adicional.
OS virtualization is a fundamental concept in modern enterprise IT infrastructure in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it has become increasingly important as companies adopt cloud computing and data center consolidation strategies. The term is primarily used in technical and business contexts within the IT industry.
Related Idioms & Phrases
running multiple instances
sharing hardware resources
isolated execution environments
legacy system support
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