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What type of migration is Judy performing when moving a Linux OS from a physical server to a VM in the public cloud?

vMotion
P2V
Private to public
V2V

The correct answer is: P2V

When migrating a Linux operating system from a physical server to a virtual machine (VM) in the public cloud, the correct term for this process is P2V, which stands for Physical to Virtual. This migration involves converting a physical server into a virtual format that can run on a virtualized infrastructure. P2V is a common practice in cloud migration as it enables organizations to take advantage of cloud resources without having to completely rebuild their applications and systems in a virtual environment. This method also allows for better use of physical resources and can improve disaster recovery and scalability options. The other types mentioned, such as vMotion, are specific to virtual machine migrations within the same virtualization environment and do not apply to the migration from physical hardware. Private to public refers to the type of cloud infrastructure being transitioned to, rather than the method of migration, and V2V (Virtual to Virtual) pertains to transferring virtual machines from one virtual environment to another, which is not applicable to the scenario of moving from a physical server. Thus, P2V is the appropriate designation for this type of migration.