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VM (Virtual Machine)


Term
VM (Virtual Machine)

Abbreviation
VM

Definition
A VM (Virtual Machine) is an emulation of a particular computer system. Virtual Machines operate based on the computer architecture and functions of a real or hypothetical computer, and their implementations may involve specialized hardware, software or a combination of both.

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