How VMware is Transforming the Way We Think About Virtualization

A virtual machine (VM) is a software-based emulation of a physical computer that can run an operating system and applications just like a physical machine. VMs are created by virtualization software that partitions a physical computer into multiple virtual machines, each running its own operating system and applications.

Virtual machines provide several benefits, including:

1. Isolation: VMs are isolated from each other and from the host machine, providing a secure environment for running applications.

2. Flexibility: VMs can be easily created, cloned, and deleted, allowing for quick deployment of new environments.

3. Resource optimization: VMs can be dynamically scaled to allocate resources based on demand, improving resource utilization.

4. Disaster recovery: VMs can be easily backed up and restored, making it easier to recover from system failures or disasters.

Overall, virtual machines provide a cost-effective and efficient way to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical machine.