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MSIT 490: Special Topics in Information Technology: Virtualization

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This course examines the theory and practice behind the virtualization technologies that play an increasingly important role in the modern computing landscape. While virtualization has a distinguished history and deep roots in earlier computing eras, it has seen renewed interest and relevance in recent years as it now touches a wide range of current platforms ranging from modest desktop systems to the largest datacenters. Course coverage includes fundamental concepts, principles, and implementation techniques behind many important applications. The course examines some of the ways in which industry applies virtualization to overcome compatibility and interoperability challenges, enhance security, and dramatically reduce management overheads. Students gain a glimpse into current research topics and future trends.

Faculty Profile

Russ Joseph, Ph.D