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The IT Ops Sessions: A Brief History of Virtual Machines - An Insider's Perspective

In this IT Ops session, you’ll learn the history of virtual machines from the perspective of someone that was there in the beginning.

Lars Klint - Pluralsight course - The IT Ops Sessions: A Brief History of Virtual Machines - An Insider's Perspective
by Lars Klint

What you'll learn

The IT Ops sessions are short-form conference-style sessions, minus the conference. This session offers a unique journey through the history of virtual machines (VMs) as seen through the eyes of IT professionals who have been part of the industry since the early days of virtualization. It provides an insider's perspective on the evolution of VMs, tracing their development from mainframe environments to the sophisticated cloud-based systems of today. This session is perfect for those looking to understand not just the technical evolution of VMs, but also the real-world challenges, milestones, and breakthroughs as experienced by industry veterans.

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About the author

Lars Klint - Pluralsight course - The IT Ops Sessions: A Brief History of Virtual Machines - An Insider's Perspective
Lars Klint

Lars is an author, trainer, Microsoft MVP, community leader, authority on all things Windows Platform, and part time crocodile wrangler. He is heavily involved in the space of HoloLens and mixed reality, as well as a published Pluralsight author, freelance solution architect, and writer for numerous publications.

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