Maximizing Efficiency with Virtual Machines: A Beginner’s Guide

Virtual machines (VMs) are software-based emulations of physical computers. They allow multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine, enabling users to run multiple applications or services on separate virtual machines without interference.

VMs are created by using a hypervisor, which is software that creates and manages virtual machines. The hypervisor allocates resources such as CPU, memory, storage, and network bandwidth to each virtual machine, allowing them to operate independently.

Virtual machines are commonly used for server consolidation, testing and development environments, disaster recovery, and software development. They provide a flexible and cost-effective solution for running multiple operating systems on a single physical machine.