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| ===== Virtual Machine (VM) ===== | ===== Virtual Machine (VM) ===== | ||
| - | [[dido:public:ra:xapend.glossary| Return to Glossary ]] | + | [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:start| Return to Glossary ]] |
| - | **Virtual Machine (VM)** is a software program or operating system that not only exhibits the behavior of a separate computer, but is also capable of performing tasks such as running applications and programs like a separate computer. | + | **Virtual Machine (VM)** is a software program or [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:o:os|operating system]] that not only exhibits the behavior of a separate computer, but is also capable of performing tasks such as running [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:a:application|applications and programs]] like a separate computer. |
| - | In other words, a VM is a software application that performs most functions of a physical computer, actually behaving as a separate computer system. | + | In other words, a **VM** is a software application that performs most functions of a physical computer, actually behaving as a separate computer system. |
| - | A virtual machine, usually known as a guest, is created within another computing environment referred as a "host." Multiple virtual machines can exist within a single host at one time. | + | A **Virtual Machine**, usually known as a guest, is created within another computing environment referred to as a "host." Multiple virtual machines can exist within a single host at one time. |
| - | Source: [[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/4805/virtual-machine-vm | Virtual Machine (VM) ]] | + | |
| + | Source: [[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/4805/virtual-machine-vm ]] | ||
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