virtual machine operating system
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nounpl: virtual machine operating systems
sistema operacional de máquina virtual
1. An operating system that runs on a virtual machine, which is a software-based emulation of a physical computer
The virtual machine operating system allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine.
O sistema operacional de máquina virtual permite que os usuários executem múltiplos sistemas operacionais em uma única máquina física.
2. Software that manages hardware resources and provides services for applications within a virtualized computing environment
Companies often use a virtual machine operating system to optimize server resources and reduce costs.
As empresas frequentemente usam um sistema operacional de máquina virtual para otimizar recursos do servidor e reduzir custos.
This is a technical term widely used in both Brazilian and North American IT sectors. In Brazil, the abbreviation 'SO de VM' is increasingly common in tech communities. The concept is essential in modern cloud computing and enterprise infrastructure, making it a standard part of IT professional vocabulary globally.
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