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Technologies
3
Technologies
This chapter provides a high-level description of Intel technologies implemented in the
processor.
The implementation of the features may vary between the processor SKUs.
Details on the different technologies of Intel processors and other relevant external
notes are located at the Intel technology web site:
http://www.intel.com/technology/
3.1
Intel
®
Virtualization Technology (Intel
®
VT)
Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel
®
VT) makes a single system appear as multiple
independent systems to software. This allows multiple, independent operating systems
to run simultaneously on a single system. Intel VT comprises technology components
to support virtualization of platforms based on Intel architecture microprocessors and
chipsets. Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT-x) added hardware support in the
processor to improve the virtualization performance and robustness. Intel Virtualization
Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) adds chipset hardware implementation to
support and improve I/O virtualization performance and robustness.
Intel VT-x specifications and functional descriptions are included in the
Intel
®
64 and
IA-32 Architectures Software Developer’s Manual, Volume 3B
and is available at:
http://www.intel.com/products/processor/manuals/index.htm
The Intel VT-d specification and other VT documents can be referenced at:
http://www.intel.com/technology/virtualization/index.htm
3.1.1
Intel
®
Virtualization Technology (Intel
®
VT) for
IA-32, Intel
®
64 and Intel
®
Architecture
(Intel
®
VT-x) Objectives
Intel VT-x provides hardware acceleration for virtualization of IA platforms. Virtual
Machine Monitor (VMM) can use Intel VT-x features to provide improved a reliable
virtualized platform. By using Intel VT-x, a VMM is:
•
Robust:
VMMs no longer need to use paravirtualization or binary translation. This
means that they will be able to run off-the-shelf OSs and applications without any
special steps.
•
Enhanced:
Intel VT enables VMMs to run 64-bit guest operating systems on IA x86
processors.
•
More reliable:
Due to the hardware support, VMMs can now be smaller, less
complex, and more efficient. This improves reliability and availability and reduces
the potential for software conflicts.
•
More secure:
The use of hardware transitions in the VMM strengthens the isolation
of VMs and further prevents corruption of one VM from affecting others on the
same system.
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