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When people say, “This server runs 50 machines,” they don’t mean 50 physical computers. They mean virtual machines — and the technology making that possible is called a hypervisor . Hypervisors are one of the most important foundations of modern cloud computing. Without them, large-scale infrastructure, virtual servers, and many cloud platforms simply wouldn’t exist. Let’s break this down clearly and conceptually. What Virtualization Really Means Virtualization is the idea that one physical computer can behave like many separate computers. Instead of: One machine → One operating system We get: One machine → Multiple independent operating systems Each of those operating systems thinks it owns the hardware. But in reality, they are sharing the same CPU, memory, storage, and network hardware. That illusion is created and managed by the hypervisor. Virtualization works because operating systems are already designed to manage resources efficiently. Related: How an OS...

  Introduction: The Hidden Engine Behind Every Operating System When we interact with a computer, we see applications, windows, icons, and interfaces. What we don’t see is the most critical component of the operating system working silently in the background — the kernel . The kernel is not just another part of the operating system; it is its core . It manages hardware, controls system resources, and ensures that software runs smoothly without conflicts. Without the kernel, an operating system would be nothing more than a collection of disconnected programs. Understanding the kernel helps us understand how control, safety, and efficiency are maintained inside modern computing systems. 👉   Link: Intro to OS What Is a Kernel? The kernel is the central component of an operating system that directly communicates with the computer’s hardware. In simple terms: The kernel acts as a bridge between software applications and the physical hardware of the computer. Appl...