Maximizing Resources with Virtual Machines in Operating Systems

Virtual machines are software-based representations of physical computers that can run operating systems and applications just like a physical machine. They allow users to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine, providing flexibility and cost savings. Virtual machines are commonly used in server consolidation, software testing and development, and disaster recovery scenarios. They are created and managed using virtualization software, which allows users to allocate resources, configure settings, and manage multiple virtual machines from a single interface.