Securing Your Virtual Machines: Best Practices for Data Protection

A virtual machine (VM) is a software-based emulation of a physical computer that allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine. Each virtual machine operates independently and has its own virtual hardware, including CPU, memory, storage, and network interfaces.

VMs are popular in cloud computing and data centers because they allow for greater flexibility and efficiency in managing resources. They can be easily created, duplicated, and moved between physical machines, making it easier to scale and manage applications.

Some common uses of virtual machines include software testing and development, server consolidation, and running multiple operating systems on a single physical machine. Popular virtual machine software includes VMware, VirtualBox, and Microsoft Hyper-V.