Category: 📦 Virtual Machines (VMs) & Virtualization
Why stick to one OS when you can run a bunch? These tools let you test, develop, and play around with virtual machines like it’s no big deal.
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VirtualBox
VirtualBox is an open-source hypervisor owned by Oracle, enabling users to run multiple guest operating systems on a single host machine. It supports snapshots, drag-and-drop file sharing, and virtual networking. Thanks to its cross-platform compatibility, it’s often used for testing, development, or isolating risky tasks.
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Docker
Docker is a containerization platform that packages applications with their dependencies in isolated environments. It simplifies deployment by ensuring consistent operation across development, testing, and production. Docker Compose and Docker Swarm orchestrate multi-container applications, while Docker Hub hosts public and private image registries.
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Kubernetes
Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration system originally developed by Google. It automates deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications, becoming the backbone of modern cloud-native infrastructure.
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Linux KVM
Linux KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a virtualization module built directly into the Linux kernel. It allows users to run multiple isolated virtual machines, each with its own operating system environment. This efficient approach to virtualization forms a foundation for many enterprise cloud solutions.