CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test

When migrating from a virtual environment to a physical environment, which term is commonly used?

1. P2P

2. V2P

3. P2V

4. V2V

The correct answer is: V2P

In the context of migrating from a virtual environment to a physical environment, the term commonly used is V2P, which stands for "Virtual to Physical." This migration process involves taking a virtual machine, which operates in a virtualized environment, and deploying it onto a physical server. The V2P process is essential for scenarios where a virtual workload needs to be moved to a physical host, perhaps for performance reasons, compliance issues, or to utilize specialized hardware that a virtualized environment cannot provide. This process may involve adjusting the operating system drivers and configurations to ensure compatibility with the physical hardware being used. The other terms, such as P2P (Physical to Physical), P2V (Physical to Virtual), and V2V (Virtual to Virtual), refer to different migration processes that are not relevant in the context of moving from a virtual to a physical setup. Each of these terms has its specific meaning and application within cloud and virtualization contexts.