A History of virtualization

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Description: Wheeler lecture from 2016 given by Andrew Herbert on the history of virtualization.
 
Created: 2016-06-08 14:39
Collection: Annual Wheeler lectures
Publisher: University of Cambridge
Copyright: Andrew Herbert
Language: eng (English)
Distribution: World     (downloadable)
Keywords: Wheeler lecture; Andrew Herbert; Virtualization;
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Producer:  Absolute AV Solutions
Categories: iTunes - Engineering - Computer Science
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Abstract: Computer Laboratory folklore attributes the theory that “any problem in computer science can be solved by another level of indirection” to David Wheeler and indeed the theory can be seen at work in Wheeler’s initial orders and library subroutine system for EDSAC. In computer operating systems indirection is normally associated with some form of “virtualisation”. With roots in early operating system designs of the 1960s, virtualisation has become a key element of modern operating systems structure, especially in cloud computing. The lecture will explore the origins and evolution of virtualisation and the impact on modern computer hardware and operating systems architecture.
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