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Virtualization in cloud computing is the process of creating virtual versions of computing
resources, such as servers, desktops, storage systems, or entire networks, on one physical
machine. It runs through a tool called a hypervisor, which slices a physical device into multiple,
independent environments known as virtual machines (VMs). Each VM acts like its own
computer, complete with an operating system and applications. That separation makes it possible
to use one machine for several tasks without conflicts, downtime, or hardware waste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Virtualization in cloud computing is the process of creating virtual versions of computingresources, such as servers, desktops, storage systems, or entire networks, on one physicalmachine. It runs through a tool called a hypervisor, which slices a physical device into multiple,independent environments known as virtual machines (VMs). Each VM acts like its owncomputer, complete with an operating system and applications. 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