Virtual memory: A memory management technique that provides an idealized abstraction of the storage resources that are actually available on a system. It creates an illusion to users of a very large (main) memory by using the hard disk as an extension of the RAM, enhancing system performance and isolation of processes.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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