G - Definitions
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Generation 1 VM (generation 1 virtual machine)
A Generation 1 VM is a virtual machine that uses the original Hyper-V BIOS-based architecture.
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generation 2 virtual machines (generation 2 VMs)
Generation 2 virtual machines are Microsoft Hyper-V virtual servers that use the second generation of virtual hardware.
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golden image
A golden image is a template for a virtual machine (VM), virtual desktop, server or hard disk drive. A golden image may also be referred to as a clone image or master image.
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GSX Server
GSX Server is a server virtualization program for Windows and Linux produced and distributed by VMware, a subsidiary of EMC Corporation and headquartered in Palo Alto, California... (Continued)
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guest OS (guest operating system)
A guest OS (guest operating system) is the operating system installed on a virtual machine or partitioned disk.
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guest virtual machine (guest VM)
A guest virtual machine (guest VM) is the software component of a virtual machine (VM), an independent instance of an operating system (called a guest operating system) and its associated software and information.