Virtualization

5.

Virtual Machine Architecture and Components

5.1.

VM Structure and Files

5.1.1.

Configuration Files

5.1.1.1.

VM Settings and Metadata

5.1.1.2.

Hardware Configuration

5.1.2.

Virtual Disk Files

5.1.2.1.

Disk Image Formats

5.1.2.2.

Storage Allocation Methods

5.1.3.

5.1.3.1.

5.1.3.2.

5.1.4.

Log and Support Files

5.1.4.1.

5.1.4.2.

5.2.

Virtual Hardware Components

5.2.1.

5.2.1.1.

vCPU Allocation

5.2.1.2.

5.2.1.3.

5.2.2.

5.2.2.1.

Memory Allocation

5.2.2.2.

Memory Management

5.2.3.

Virtual Storage

5.2.3.1.

Virtual Disk Types

5.2.3.2.

Storage Controllers

5.2.4.

Virtual Network Interfaces

5.2.4.1.

Network Adapter Types

5.2.4.2.

MAC Address Management

5.2.5.

Virtual Devices

5.2.5.1.

USB Controllers

5.2.5.2.

5.2.5.3.

Graphics Adapters

5.3.

VM Lifecycle Management

5.3.1.

VM Creation and Provisioning

5.3.1.1.

Manual Creation

5.3.1.2.

Template-Based Deployment

5.3.1.3.

Cloning Operations

5.3.2.

VM Power States

5.3.2.1.

5.3.2.2.

5.3.2.3.

5.3.2.4.

5.3.3.

5.3.3.1.

5.3.3.2.

5.3.3.3.

Storage Migration

5.3.4.

VM Decommissioning

5.3.4.1.

Safe Removal Procedures

5.3.4.2.

Data Retention Policies

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