Virtualization in Cloud Computing: Explained Virtualization is a foundational technology in cloud computing that allows multiple virtual machines (VMs) or environments to run on a single physical machine. It enables efficient resource utilization , scalability , and isolation —key characteristics of modern cloud platforms. ✅ What Is Virtualization? Virtualization is the process of creating virtual versions of physical resources such as: Servers (compute) Storage devices Networks Operating systems This is done using a hypervisor or virtualization layer that abstracts the hardware and allows multiple operating systems and applications to share the same physical hardware. 🧱 Core Components of Virtualization Component Description Hypervisor Software that manages VMs and allocates resources. Virtual Machine (VM) Emulated computer system that runs applications. Virtual Disk A file that acts like a physical hard drive for the VM. Virtual Network Software-defined ne...