Review:
Virtual Machines
overall review score: 4.5
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Virtual machines are a software emulation of a physical computer that can run an operating system and applications on it.
Key Features
- Isolation from host system
- Ability to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine
- Portability of virtual machines across different hosts
- Snapshot and rollback capabilities for testing and debugging
Pros
- Flexibility in using different operating systems without needing separate hardware
- Cost savings by consolidating multiple virtual machines on a single physical server
- Enhanced security through isolation from the host system
Cons
- Potential performance overhead due to virtualization layer
- Complex setup and management compared to traditional physical servers