Key Considerations for Choosing the Right Virtual Machine in Azure

A virtual machine is a software emulation of a physical computer system that runs an operating system and applications. It allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine, providing a way to consolidate hardware resources and increase efficiency. Virtual machines are commonly used for testing software in different environments, running multiple operating systems on a single computer, and virtualizing servers for improved resource utilization and scalability. Popular virtual machine software includes VMware, VirtualBox, and Microsoft Hyper-V.