What is a Virtual Machine?

What is a Virtual Machine?

A Virtual Machine is a software-emulated environment that acts as an independent computing system. It provides all the functionality of a physical computer, including a virtual CPU, memory, storage, and network interfaces. Each VM operates in isolation, running its own operating system and applications.

Key Concepts in Virtual Machines

1. Virtualization

Virtualization is the underlying technology that enables the creation of virtual machines. It involves abstracting physical hardware to provide virtual versions of computing resources.

Types of Virtualization:

• Server Virtualization: Multiple ...