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Creating simulated computing environments from one physical machine — the Red Hat definition.
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Creating simulated computing environments from one physical machine — the Red Hat definition.
Red Hat defines virtualization as "a technology that allows you to create virtual, simulated environments from a single, physical machine."
Those virtual machines (VMs) are a building block used in cloud computing.
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| ID | Supports | Source | Checked |
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| CIT-01 | Red Hat — what is virtualization | Red Hat — What is virtualization? | 2026-06-15 |
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