Driving Innovation and Growth with Azure Virtual Machines: Success Stories

A virtual machine (VM) is a software emulation of a computer system that runs on a physical machine or host. It allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine, enabling users to run different applications and perform tasks simultaneously without interfering with each other.

Virtual machines are commonly used in server environments to optimize resources and increase efficiency. They provide a way to isolate applications and workloads, making it easier to manage and secure them. Additionally, VMs can be easily deployed, scaled, and migrated to other physical machines without downtime.

There are different types of virtual machines, including full virtualization, paravirtualization, and hardware-assisted virtualization. Each type has its own advantages and use cases, depending on the specific requirements of the user.

Overall, virtual machines are a powerful tool for IT professionals and developers to test new software, run multiple operating systems, and streamline their infrastructure.