Re: Lab OS Choices

[Jan Heisterkamp <janheisterkamp () web de>]

Pete Herzog schrieb:
> Hi,
>
> Booting from a Live Linux CD is the way to do it.  Running it 
> virtually is not only a huge mistake but a disservice to the client.  
> Your job is to look at security under a microscope and by adding more 
> layers of abstraction you may as well be standing on a ladder and 
> peering down into the microscope with binoculars.  You cannot get the 
> same packet results consistently with a virtual machine that you will 
> with the original OS on metal.
It's a mix of aquired slothfulness and incompetence of the Mc. Donalds 
fast-food generation. All has to be pre-prepared, preferably without 
spending any effort to reach the objective. Just push the button and 
everything is like before. Virtualization is a simulation of a possible 
reality. Until we can't say and proof that vitualization is an ecaxt 
mirror or 1:1 image of reality, it's not possible -and in my opinion a 
disreputable abuse of the customers belief - to use VEs on the job.
Please enjoy your fishburger...now!

Regards,
Jan



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