what is virtual machine?

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what is virtual machine?..

Answer / amitshiknis

A virtual machine is a type of computer application used to
create a virtual environment, which is referred to as
virtualization. Virtualization allows the user to see the
infrastructure of a network through a process of
aggregation. Virtualization may also be used to run
multiple operating systems at the same time. Through the
help of a virtualvirtualvirtual machine, the user can
operate software located on the computer platform.

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what is virtual machine?..

Answer / kamalnath

A Virtual Machine is a software installed on another operating system which runs a operating system inside it.
Mainly used for sandbox testing.
VMware and microsoft virtual pc

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