Q: What is a virtual machine (VM)?
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Q: A virtual machine (VM): what is it?
- A physical computer that can run multiple operating systems at once.
- A Linux distribution.
- An application used to install Linux
- An application that uses physical resources like memory, CPU, and storage, but offers the added benefit of running multiple operating systems at once.
Explanation: Through the use of virtual machines (VMs), it is possible to run several operating systems and applications in separate contexts on the same physical hardware. The testing, development, and operation of programs that need diverse operating system settings are popular uses for these virtual machines.
