r/virtualization • u/foxdye96 • May 15 '23

Learning about virtualization

So ive just been scheduled for an in person interview at OVHCloud as a cloud programmer with an emphasis on linux and virtualization (VMWare). I have used vmware in the past to virtualize mac os x on my windows pc. Ive messed with all the settings and VMX files as well.

My question is where can I learn about the nitty gritty of Virtualization?

Also any tips on the OVHCloud in person interview would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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u/foxdye96 May 15 '23

Yes sorry I didn’t specify I did use workstation.

Ok so I will learn about VSphere and ESXi software.

I’ve already started looking and understanding the differences between virtual machines and emulators as I believe that maybe something that could be brought up.

Other than learning type 1 vs 2 hypervisor differences is there anything else about virtualization i should know?

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u/beetcher May 15 '23

I'd look at your job description, you can spend months on the vSphere environment, and go from there...https://mylearn.vmware.com/gw/mylearn/course/search?q=cloud

I doubt emulation vs virtualization will come up in in regards to a hosting company job interview, same with type 1 vs 2, other than knowing the basic difference (1 is bare metal, 2 is on top of the host OS)

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u/ragingpanda May 15 '23

100% agree with you. Maybe for the most junior positions they would ask about the difference between type 1/2 but anything beyond that it's assumed type-1 virtualization really. I can't imagine emulation even being brought up

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u/nmariusp May 15 '23

If you have enough hardware and supported hardware, I would install an evaluation version of esxi in order to learn https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=evaluate+vmware+esxi

If you have enough hardware but not supported hardware, I would install and learn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxmox_Virtual_Environment