What does a Type 2 hypervisor rely on for its operations?

A Type 2 hypervisor operates by relying on the host operating system to function effectively. This type of hypervisor is also known as a hosted hypervisor because it runs as an application on an existing operating system.

When you install a Type 2 hypervisor, it integrates with the host OS, using it to manage the hardware resources. This means it relies on the underlying operating system's services, like memory management, processor scheduling, and input/output operations, to allocate resources to the virtual machines it creates.

This contrasts with a Type 1 hypervisor, which runs directly on the hardware without an intervening operating system, allowing it to manage resources more efficiently and typically providing better performance for the virtual machines it supervises. The other options do not accurately describe the operational reliance of a Type 2 hypervisor.