
	host operating system


	Home > VMware Definitions - Host operating system

SearchVMware.com Definitions (Powered by WhatIs.com)

EMAIL THIS

LOOK UP TECH TERMS		Powered by:

Browse tech terms alphabetically:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

host operating system

Show me everything on VMware desktop software and desktop virtualization

- A host operating system (OS) is the original OS installed on a computer. Other operating sytems are sometimes installed on a computer, in addition to the host OS, as guest operating systems. For the purposes of disk partitioning, a guest OS must be the same as the host OS. In virtualization, however, a guest OS can be a different from the host.

Getting started with host operating systems

To explore how host operating systems are used in the enterprise, here is an additional resource:

Installing Windows Server 2008 inside VMware Workstation

Learn more about VMware desktop software and desktop virtualization

Using VMware ThinApp with desktop virtualization to reduce TCO and increase ROI: Given its costly reputation, VMware Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) draws skepticism. But ThinApp decouples applications from an OS, potentially enabling shops to realize greater ROI.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure on VMware runbook: Learn about planning and deploying virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) in this virtual desktop infrastructure on VMware runbook.
Microsoft Active Directory and the connection broker: VDI on VMware Infrastructure 3: Learn how the connection broker in VMware Infrastructure 3 affects Microsoft Active Directory -- and how to keep your virtual desktop infrastructure environment running smoothly.
VMware's VDI future: On demand; Virtual Desktop Manager 2: Learn about how VMware's virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is slated to advance in the coming months with on demand and Virtual Desktop Manager 2.
VirtualCenter and the connection broker: VDI on VMware Infrastructure 3: Here's a detailed rundown on connection broker and the functionality of brokers in a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, or VDI, deployment.

LAST UPDATED:

14 Aug 2008

Do you have something to add to this definition? Let us know.
Send your comments to techterms@whatis.com

More resources from around the web:

-	SearchVMware.com offers a series for Windows with much more information: How VMware works.
-	IT Knowledge Exchange offers expert answers about virtualization and an almost endless number of other topics.
-	Wikipedia has an entry about disk partitioning.

FILE EXTENSION AND FILE FORMAT LIST
File Extension and File Format List:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

host operating system Tips - VMware Solution Library

SEARCH

TechTarget provides technology professionals with the information they need to perform their jobs - from developing strategy, to making cost-effective purchase decisions and managing their organizations' technology projects - with its network of technology-specific websites, events and online magazines.


TechTarget Corporate Web Site \| Media Kits \| Site Map All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2007 - 2009, TechTarget \| Read our Privacy Policy