Definition: Academic Computing (ACV) stands for Academic Computer Virtualization, which is an advanced method by which computer systems are brought up to work on a virtual machine, rather than as dedicated hardware. In this context, ACV means using a virtualized software environment over the actual hardware that the system runs on. An example of how ACV works can be seen in the GNU/Linux operating system. The Linux kernel is an application layer software called kernel itself. This kernel provides a set of services that make use of computer resources. In contrast, the CPU, memory, and other hardware components are provided by the motherboard or some other physical component. This means that when the kernel runs on the virtual machine (the actual system), it can access all the resources used in the operating system, such as hard drives, RAM, network ports, etc., without having to physically install them. This is achieved through the use of Virtualization technologies such as ACV. ACV can improve performance by reducing the amount of hardware required for the same functionality that would be performed on a dedicated computer or server. It also allows for easier scaling of the system, since it does not require physical hardware changes to be made to the operating system and applications. In summary, ACV is an advanced method of using virtualized software environments over actual hardware components in computing systems. This allows for improved performance, reduced costs, and a more flexible approach to computer resource management.

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