Type-2 hypervisor.

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hack3rcon
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Type-2 hypervisor.

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Hello,
Is it true that type-2 hypervisor using host OS drivers for the guest OS?

Thank you.
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Re: Type-2 hypervisor.

Post by mpack »

All software running on a host ultimately uses host OS drivers. But yes, a type-2 hypervisor may install additional drivers to help with certain features, mainly redirection of host APIs (e.g. USB and network) to the VM.

If it was a type-1 hypervisor then it would provide ALL host OS drivers, since it includes the function of a host OS.

If you meant, "can I install host hardware drivers in the guest", then no.
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