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# Chapter 22 Virtualization

Contributed by Murray Stokely.

# 22.1 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 Linux with Xen™.

- 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 (Chapter 3).

- Know how to install FreeBSD (Chapter 2).

- Know how to set up your network connection (Chapter 31).

- Know how to install additional third-party software (Chapter 4).

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