Virtual Machines vs. Containers: Which is Right for Your Organization?

Virtual machines are software-based emulations of physical computers that allow users to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine. Each virtual machine operates independently from the host machine and can run its own applications and perform tasks just like a physical machine.

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Virtual machines are commonly used for testing software in different environments, creating isolated development environments, running legacy applications, and for server consolidation. They provide a cost-effective and efficient way to utilize hardware resources and improve flexibility in managing multiple operating systems on a single physical machine. Popular virtualization software includes VMware, VirtualBox, and Hyper-V.