Virtual Machine: A Universal Platform for Systems and Processes (English Version)

Author: (USA) Smith et al.
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book introduces the application of virtual machines in operating systems, programming languages, and computer architecture. The content is comprehensive and stays at the forefront of the discipline. With clear and in-depth explanations, supported by effective application examples and case studies, the book analyzes various fundamental concepts. The content covers the main types of virtual machines, abstraction, source ISA simulation for target instruction set architectures (ISA), process virtual machine execution, translation code optimization techniques for improving simulation performance, advanced language virtual machines and their execution, co-design, virtualization of multi-processor systems, and other emerging applications. This book is suitable for students and practitioners in modern computer architecture design, programming languages, operating systems, and security technologies, as well as those interested in system execution. Readers interested in future computing systems will also benefit from this book.