+A **virtual machine** (VM) is a software emulation of a complete [computer](/wiki/computer) system. It enables a single physical machine to run multiple isolated [Operating Systems](/wiki/operating_system), each behaving like an independent computer. This offers flexibility and efficient resource utilization.
+## See also
+- [Container](/wiki/container)
+- [Hypervisor](/wiki/hypervisor)
+- [Cloud Computing](/wiki/cloud_computing)