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Virtual machines are software-based emulations of physical computers that can run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical machine. They allow users to create and run multiple virtual machines on a single physical server, enabling better resource utilization, cost savings, and improved flexibility in managing and deploying applications. Virtual machines are commonly used in cloud computing environments to provide scalable and efficient infrastructure for running applications and services.