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220-1201 Practice Question: A small business wants to run three different…
A small business wants to run three different operating systems on a single physical server to save space and power. Each OS must have its own dedicated CPU cores, RAM, and storage, and the hypervisor must run directly on the hardware without a host OS. Which type of hypervisor should be deployed?
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Type 1 hypervisor
This scenario describes a Type 1 (bare-metal) hypervisor, which installs directly on hardware and allocates dedicated resources to each virtual machine. Type 1 hypervisors are used in data centers and server virtualization to maximize performance and isolation.
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Type 2 hypervisor
Why it's wrong here
A Type 2 hypervisor, also known as a hosted hypervisor, operates as an application within a conventional host operating system. This architecture introduces significant overhead due to resource contention and the additional layer of abstraction, making it less efficient for production server environments requiring dedicated resources for multiple guest operating systems. It is not suitable for achieving optimal performance and isolation for three distinct server OSes.
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Container-based virtualization
Why it's wrong here
Container-based virtualization, such as Docker, isolates applications by sharing the host operating system's kernel, rather than providing full, independent operating system instances. While efficient for application deployment, this model inherently prevents running three *different* operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS) simultaneously, as all containers must utilize the same underlying host kernel. It does not offer the necessary OS-level separation required.
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Type 1 hypervisor
Why this is correct
A Type 1 hypervisor, also known as a bare-metal hypervisor, installs directly onto the physical server hardware, providing direct access to system resources without an intervening host operating system. This architecture ensures maximum efficiency, performance, and isolation, making it ideal for running multiple virtual machines, each with its own dedicated resources and distinct operating system, such as three different OSes for a small business's server needs.
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Emulation virtualization
Why it's wrong here
Emulation virtualization involves software mimicking the entire hardware environment of a different system, translating instructions on the fly. This process is extremely resource-intensive and significantly slower than other virtualization methods, as it requires substantial CPU cycles for translation. Consequently, it is highly inefficient and impractical for server consolidation scenarios that demand high performance and dedicated resource allocation for multiple production operating systems.
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Variation 1. A company wants to consolidate five physical servers into one host to reduce power and cooling costs. Each server runs a different operating system. Which virtualization technology should be used to achieve this?
easy- A.Install a Type 2 hypervisor on each physical server
- ✓ B.Use a Type 1 hypervisor like VMware ESXi on a single host
- C.Migrate all applications to a single OS using compatibility layers
- D.Use containerization instead of virtualization
Why B: Server consolidation uses a Type 1 hypervisor (bare-metal) to run multiple VMs directly on hardware, maximizing resource utilization. This is the standard approach for data center virtualization.
Last reviewed: Jun 18, 2026
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