Getting more from your virtual machine

Authors:
Kyrre Begnum;John Sechrest;Steven Jenkins
Affiliations:
University College of Oslo, Oslo, Norway;Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon;East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
Venue:
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Year:
2006

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Abstract

Computer Science instructors work hard to provide computer labs that are meaningful on the equipment available. New advances in computer virtualization offer a more effective utilization of existing equipment with flexible assignments. Modeling of existing networks with virtualization can create opportunities for deeper student understanding. Initial efforts to provide virtual systems for students required substantial support efforts and manual labor. By using a management tool called MLN, four universities have been able to provide student access to virtual systems and reduce the management overhead of supporting system configurations. Project in a box assignments, automated assignment checking and large scale network modeling all become easier using virtualization support tools.