17934371. VIRTUALIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
VIRTUALIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
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VIRTUALIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17934371 titled 'VIRTUALIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
Abstract
A virtualized system is described, which includes a processor, a host operating system, at least one guest operating system, a hypervisor, at least one hardware input/output device, and at least one hardware interface device. The processor provides a function for a virtualization environment, the host operating system runs on the virtualization environment, and the guest operating system(s) run on virtual machines within the virtualization environment. The hypervisor implements the virtualization environment using the processor's function and controls the virtual machines. The hardware input/output device is controlled by both the host and guest operating systems, and the hardware interface device facilitates communication between the guest operating system(s) and the hardware input/output device.
Bullet Points
- The patent describes a virtualized system that includes a processor, host operating system, guest operating system(s), hypervisor, hardware input/output device(s), and hardware interface device(s).
- The processor provides a function for the virtualization environment.
- The host operating system runs on the virtualization environment.
- The guest operating system(s) run on virtual machines within the virtualization environment.
- The hypervisor implements the virtualization environment using the processor's function and controls the virtual machines.
- The hardware input/output device(s) are controlled by both the host and guest operating systems.
- The hardware interface device(s) facilitate communication between the guest operating system(s) and the hardware input/output device(s).
Potential Applications
- Cloud computing: This technology can be used in cloud computing environments to efficiently manage and allocate resources among multiple virtual machines.
- Server consolidation: Virtualization allows for running multiple guest operating systems on a single physical server, reducing hardware costs and improving resource utilization.
- Software testing and development: Virtualization provides a sandboxed environment for testing and developing software, allowing for easy isolation and replication of different operating system configurations.
Problems Solved
- Resource utilization: Virtualization allows for better utilization of hardware resources by running multiple operating systems on a single physical machine.
- Isolation and security: Virtualization provides isolation between different guest operating systems, preventing them from interfering with each other and improving security.
- Flexibility and scalability: Virtualization enables easy scaling of resources and the ability to quickly provision new virtual machines as needed.
Benefits
- Cost savings: By consolidating multiple virtual machines on a single physical server, hardware costs can be reduced.
- Improved resource utilization: Virtualization allows for better utilization of hardware resources, maximizing their efficiency.
- Easy management and provisioning: The hypervisor and virtualization environment provide tools for easy management and provisioning of virtual machines.
- Enhanced security: Isolation between guest operating systems improves security by preventing unauthorized access and interference.
Original Abstract Submitted
A virtualized system includes a processor, a host operating system (OS), at least one guest operating system, a hypervisor, at least one hardware input/output (I/O) device and at least one hardware interface device. The processor provides a function for a virtualization environment. The host operating system runs on the virtualization environment. The at least one guest operating system runs on at least one virtual machine of the virtualization environment. The hypervisor implements the virtualization environment using the function of the processor, and generates and controls the at least one virtual machine of the virtualization environment. The at least one hardware input/output device is controlled by the host operating system and the at least one guest operating system. The at least one hardware interface device supports a communication between the at least one guest operating system and the at least one hardware input/output device.
