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== What is a Virtual Machine?==
A '''virtual machine''' is a software simulation of a computer which can be used as though it were actual hardware. It's possible to run multiple virtual machines on one computer, reducing hardware requirements and introducing promoting flexibilitywhen working with multiple operating systems. Some common uses of virtualization include:
:* '''Software testing''' -- Using multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single computer for testing and experimentation.
