Operating system virtualization

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

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Definition(s):

A virtual implementation of the operating system interface that can be used to run applications written for the same operating system.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-190 NIST SP 800-125

A virtual implementation of the OS interface that can be used to run applications written for the same OS.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-125

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Operating system virtualization

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