Hypervisor VS Sandbox

 

Characteristic	Hypervisor	Sandbox
Scope of Use	Primarily used for server virtualization in data centers.	Used for a wide range of purposes, including testing, development, and security analysis.
Deployment	Can be deployed on bare-metal (Type 1) or on top of an existing operating system (Type 2).	Typically deployed on top of an existing operating system.
Isolation Level	Provides strong isolation between virtual machines, each running its own operating system.	Provides isolation but often at a lower level than hypervisors, allowing for more interaction with the host system.
Performance Overhead	Generally has a slightly higher performance overhead due to the need to manage multiple operating systems.	Tends to have lower performance overhead as it operates within a single host operating system.
Hardware Resource Control	Offers more granular control over hardware resources for each virtual machine.	Usually has less control over hardware resources and relies on the host operating system for resource management.
Use in Cloud Computing	Commonly used in cloud environments to create virtualized instances for customers.	Less common in cloud environments, as sandboxes are often used for application-level isolation.
Security Concerns	Security is a significant consideration due to the need to isolate multiple operating systems.	Security is also crucial, but with a focus on isolating applications or processes within a single environment.
Use in Development	Often used for developing and testing applications in diverse environments.	Commonly used for testing code snippets, scripts, or applications in a controlled environment.
Flexibility	Provides flexibility to run various operating systems concurrently.	Offers flexibility for testing but is more restricted in terms of the host operating system.
Use in Desktop Computing	Less common in desktop computing due to the focus on server virtualization.	Widely used in desktop computing, especially for testing and running applications in a controlled space.
Deployment Size	Typically used for large-scale deployments in enterprise environments.	Suitable for a range of deployments, from individual workstations to larger server environments.
User Interaction	Limited interaction with the host system; each virtual machine is like an independent server.	Allows more interaction with the host system, making it suitable for tasks like testing software or running untrusted code.
Use in Gaming	Not commonly used in gaming environments due to performance considerations.	Occasionally used in gaming for creating isolated environments to test mods or experimental features.
Live Migration	Commonly supports live migration, allowing virtual machines to be moved between physical hosts.	Less likely to support live migration due to the focus on application-level isolation.
Snapshot Capabilities	Supports snapshotting, allowing the state of a virtual machine to be captured and restored later.	Often supports snapshotting for quick rollback to a previous state.
Example Technologies	VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine).	Docker, VirtualBox, Firejail.