Possible end users of virtualization platforms

Question

Hi all,

I am looking out for possible end users of virtualization tools like VM Ware or Hyper V etc. Couple of groups I could think of are Developers, Corporate customers. I could not think of more because I have very very limited knowledge in virtualization.

Does virtualization need any OS support? Say I have to use a virtualization tool like VM Ware on Ubuntu does Ubuntu have to tweak its code to make VM Ware run on its releases or something. Please clarify.

Thanks a bunch for your time.

Regards, J

Answer 1

Legacy support

Think about

I have this piece of software that runs on FooOS for Workgroups 3.1 and nothing newer which supports downloads from my personal FrobnicationMeterizer. Do I really have to keep a antique box in the corner of my office just to run it?!?

// in my case FooOS for Workgroups 3.1 is actually Windows XP, and the FrobnicationMeterizer is actually the better half's insulin pump.

Answer 2

Does virtualization need any OS support? Say I have to use a virtualization tool like VM Ware on Ubuntu does Ubuntu have to tweak its code to make VM Ware run on its releases or something?

Ubuntu nor Windows will tweak their code to run any virtualization tool on it, the tools are the ones to tweak their code to support new releases.