Adjusting virtual machine memory is straightforward but should be done when the machine is powered off. Hypervisors allow users to control settings, including memory allocation. Proper tuning ensures both systems have adequate RAM, and server-side processing may require higher memory requirements.
Virtual machine memory can usually be adjusted in a settings window provided by the software that controls the virtual machine. This is usually a fairly straightforward process, but should normally be completed when the virtual machine is powered off. There are upper and lower limits on the amount of memory that can be allocated to a virtual machine. These limits are based on the amount of random access memory (RAM) available on the physical computer and the amount of memory required to perform tasks in the virtual machine.
Virtual machines are controlled by a host program known as a hypervisor, which is a program that runs on the physical computer. When a virtual machine is powered up, it introduces another operating system running on the computer. The physical computer and the virtual machine must have enough memory to function properly, so it is imperative that the memory of the virtual machine is set correctly. The amount of memory you need depends on your operating system, the applications you are running, and the documents you are opening or editing. Properly tuning the virtual machine memory will ensure that both systems have adequate RAM.
Hypervisors typically provide controls that allow the user to determine settings for a particular virtual machine, which can include the number of processors, the type of processing for on-screen display, resource sharing such as networks, and USB (Universal Serial Bus) and virtual machine memory. The hypervisor may include settings to divide memory equally between the host computer and the virtual machine, and may also sometimes recommend a memory setting for optimal functionality. Most often, the user is able, and often will choose, to manually specify the amount of memory for the virtual machine.
Similarly, virtual machines that run as servers can have their RAM tuned in much the same way as a virtual machine running on a desktop or laptop computer. These VMs also run through a hypervisor, so the memory tuning process is nearly identical when running the servers. The main difference lies in the often higher requirements of server-side processing and setting the virtual machine memory accordingly.
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