Type-2 hypervisor.
Posted: 24. Jun 2020, 08:50
Hello,
Is it true that type-2 hypervisor using host OS drivers for the guest OS?
Thank you.
Is it true that type-2 hypervisor using host OS drivers for the guest OS?
Thank you.
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.