Chapter 23. Virtualization
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## Chapter 23. Virtualization

Contributed by Murray Stokely.

## 23.1. Synopsis

Virtualization software allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on the same computer. Such software systems for PCs often involve a host operating system which runs the virtualization software and supports any number of guest operating systems.

After reading this chapter, you will know:

- The difference between a host operating system and a guest operating system.

- How to install FreeBSD on an Intel®-based Apple® Macintosh® computer.

- How to install FreeBSD on Microsoft® Windows® with Virtual PC.

- How to tune a FreeBSD system for best performance under virtualization.

Before reading this chapter, you should:

- Understand the basics of UNIX® and FreeBSD.

- Know how to install FreeBSD.

- Know how to set up a network connection.

- Know how to install additional third-party software.

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