Description: Guest operating system cloning in virtualization platforms refers to the process of creating an exact copy of an operating system running on a virtual machine. This process allows for the replication of the original system’s configuration, applications, and data, facilitating the efficient creation of testing, development, or production environments. Cloning is performed through tools integrated into these virtualization platforms. By cloning a guest operating system, it ensures that the new instance operates identically to the original, which is crucial for maintaining consistency in environments where high availability and performance are required. Additionally, cloning allows for rapid disaster recovery, as entire systems can be restored in the event of failures. This process is particularly useful in organizations that need to quickly scale their operations or implement new solutions without the need to manually configure each operating system from scratch.
