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Virtualization software allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on the same computer. Such software systems for PCs often involve a host operating system which runs the virtualization software and supports any number of guest operating systems.
After reading this chapter, you will know:
The difference between a host operating system and a guest operating system.
How to install FreeBSD on an Intel®-based Apple® Mac® computer.
How to install FreeBSD on Microsoft® Windows® with Virtual PC.
How to install FreeBSD as a guest in bhyve.
How to tune a FreeBSD system for best performance under virtualization.
Before reading this chapter, you should:
Understand the basics of UNIX® and FreeBSD.
Know how to install FreeBSD.
Know how to set up a network connection.
Know how to install additional third-party software.
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