Impact of virtualization on computer architecture and operating systems

ABSTRACT

Abstract This talk describes how virtualization is changing the way computing is done in the industry today and how it is causing users to rethink how they view hardware, operating systems, and application programs. The talk will describe this new view on computing and the benefits driving users to adopt it. The changing roles for hardware and operating systems will be discussed along with what changes will be needed to efficiently and simply support this new computing model. I will conclude with a discussion of areas where industry could use input from the ASPLOS research community.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.4 OPERATING SYSTEMS
      D.4.7 Organization and Design

General Terms:
Design, Management, Measurement, Performance, Reliability, Security