A _________ is a self-contained operating environment that behaves as if it were a separate physical computer.
A)container
B)platform
C)stage
D)virtual machine

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A virtual machine (VM) is a software program or operating system that not only exhibits the behavior of a separate computer but also emulates the functionality of a hardware system. It is created from a physical computer or server using virtualization software that partitions the physical computer or server's resources into multiple virtual machines. Each virtual machine runs its own operating system and behaves like an independent computer.

A _________ Is a Self-Contained Operating Environment That Behaves as If