isäntäkonetta

Isäntäkone, or "host machine" in English, refers to the primary computer or server that manages and controls other connected devices or systems. In the context of computing, this often relates to virtualization or remote access. A host machine is the physical hardware that runs the operating system and the software applications that enable it to interact with other machines.

In virtualization, the host machine is the physical computer on which virtual machines (VMs) are created and run. A hypervisor software is installed on the host machine, which allows it to allocate resources such as CPU, memory, and storage to the guest VMs. The host machine provides the underlying infrastructure for these virtual environments.

When discussing remote access or thin clients, the isäntäkone is the central computer that users connect to remotely. Users access applications and data on the host machine from their less powerful client devices. The host machine performs the actual processing and computation, while the client device acts primarily as an interface for input and output.

The term can also be used in networking contexts where a powerful server acts as a central hub for a network of less capable devices, providing services and resources. The performance and capabilities of the isäntäkone are crucial to the overall efficiency and responsiveness of the managed systems or users.