Why Virtual Machines in Azure Are the Key to Cloud Success

A virtual machine (VM) is a software emulation of a physical computer that can run an operating system and applications just like a physical computer. It allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine, enabling them to consolidate hardware resources and run different applications that may be incompatible on the same system.

Virtual machines are often used in cloud computing environments to provide scalable and efficient infrastructure for running applications and services. They can also be used for software development, testing, and sandboxing environments.

Some popular virtual machine software includes VMware, VirtualBox, and Microsoft Hyper-V. These tools provide users with the ability to create, manage, and run virtual machines on their computers or in the cloud.