Virtualization

Virtualization of CPU What is Virtualization? Virtualization is the OS’s core trick: take a physical resource and transform it into a more general, powerful, and easy-to-use virtual form of itself. Think of it like a hotel. There is one building (physical resource), but every guest gets their own “private” room with its own key, space, and sense of ownership — completely unaware of the others. The hotel management (OS) handles the illusion. ...

March 1, 2026 · 3 min