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In computer science, a virtual machine is software that creates a virtualized environment between the computer platform and its operating system, so that the end user can operate software on an abstract machine. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

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What do you mean by java virtual machine explain?

A Java Virtual Machine enables a set of computer software programs and data structures to use a virtual machine model for the execution of other computer programs and scripts. The model used by a JVM accepts a form of computer intermediate language commonly referred to as Java bytecode. A virtual machine is a software implementation of a machine (i.e. a computer) that executes instructions (not programs) like a physical machine.


Can a virtual machine get a virus?

No, a virtual computer is like any other computer, except you are running it on your own system, any computer can get a virus, as can a virtual machine.


What is virtual computer?

A virtual machine or virtual computer (we'll call them VMs for short) is a "software computer" that runs inside your real physical computer. There are several programs that can create and run these VMs.


How do you create a virtual machine on a computer?

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Where can one acquire a virtual server to host their applications?

A virtual server to host applications can be cannot be acquired. A virtual server is basically a virtual machine, which means it can be run simultaneously on the same computer. The virtual machine acts like a separate computer system though.


What is the application that creates a virtual machine on a computer?

VM Ware


What is a virtual machine and what is it used for?

A virtual machine is very self explanatory. It is a virtual (as in not exactly real) machine that gets run inside of an OS that is already running on a computer. You can find further explanations at the links below.


What is application mentioned in the chapter that creates a virtual machine on a computer?

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When you use a virtual machine you work with discrete sets of information called?

When you use a virtual machine, you work with discrete sets of information called "virtual hardware components" or "virtual resources." These components mimic the physical hardware of a real computer system within the virtual environment to enable the operation of an isolated and independent virtual machine.


What is International Virtual Aviation Organisation's motto?

The motto of International Virtual Aviation Organisation is 'As Real As It Gets'.


What is called when software is used to simulate the hardware of a physical computer?

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What is the application mentioned in the chapter that creates a virtual machine on a computer?

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