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Which hypervisor type is offered to enterprises at no cost?

A. Proprietary
B. Open source
C. Type 1
D. Type 2

The correct answer is: B. Open source

Open source hypervisors are typically offered to enterprises at no cost because they are developed and distributed under open-source licenses. This allows organizations to use, modify, and distribute the hypervisor software without incurring licensing fees. The community-driven nature of open-source projects also encourages collaboration and ongoing improvement, making them robust solutions for virtualization needs. On the other hand, proprietary hypervisors require the purchase of licenses and are developed by specific companies, which often entails support and maintenance costs. Type 1 hypervisors (which run directly on the hardware) and Type 2 hypervisors (which run on a host operating system) can both be proprietary or open source, so they don't inherently dictate whether a cost is involved. The distinction of being open source is key here, as it allows enterprises to leverage advanced virtualization technologies without financial constraints.