What is Virtual Machines?
A virtual machine is an independent computer that shares hardware.
Definition and Word Origin
"Virtual" means virtual. Runs multiple operating systems on a single machine. Each of them works isolated with its own source and does not harm the main system.
How to Know and Use in Daily Life?
Presenter: Multi-tenant hosting.
Test: Trying a different system.
Development: Clean testing environment.
Technical Depth and Architecture
Layers:
Hypervisor: Software that splits the hardware.
Guest: System running on top.
Snapshot: Snapshot, return ticket.
Fast machine:
multipass launch --name test --cpus 2 --memory 4GContainer difference: The machine carries the system, the container carries the application. Insulation is strong on the machine.
Frequently Mixed Things
It is considered a container. The machine is the full system, the container is the shared kernel. One is an apartment, the other is a roommate.
Use in Different Disciplines
Rooms: Partitions with independent doors.
Apartment: Common building, private space.
Suitcase: Split transport.
Questions and answers
Does it slow down?
There is a sharing fee. It is not noticeable when sizing correctly.
Will the virus pass?
Generally no. Isolation is strong, shared folder is controlled.
How much resources are given?
It is determined by the job. It is adjusted gradually by monitoring.
What is the container difference?
The machine carries the system, container application. Insulation and speed are traded off.
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