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Glossary of VMware Virtualization Terms

Title: Glossary of VMware Virtualization Terms

Author(s): Xtravirt (Paul Buckle)

Target Audience: Technical - All

Current Revision: 1.0 July 2009

First Published: 3 July 2009

Products: VMware

UID: XD10093

Overview

This article covers a number of terms and acronyms used in VMware virtualization products. A handy reference for those encountering these technologies and concepts.

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Network VMotion

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Update Manager

vApps

VCB

vCenter Server Agent

VIMA

VMDirectPath

VMFS

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VMware Infrastructure Management Appliance

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