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Intel Virtualization Technology

(also Intel VT, Vanderpool)

Intel Virtualization Technology definition

Intel Virtualization Technology is Intel processorsโ€™ native ability to partition computing capacity and host several operating systems on one machine at the same time. This is more efficient than software-based virtualization, resulting in increased performance for virtual machines.

Intel Virtualization Technology facts

Pre-2005: Intel Virtualization Technology was codenamed Vanderpool in development.

2005: Pentium 4 โ€œPrescottโ€ chips 662 and 672 were the first Intel processors to support virtualization technology.