A virtual machine is an abstract machine that specifies a computing device. It can be implemented in software or hardware (Sun Microsystems 2006, p. 105).
Virtual Machine
See also
Abstract Machine, MachineExplore with Wolfram|Alpha
References
Sun Microsystems. "Virtual Machine." In Sun Global Glossary. Santa Clara, CA: Sun Microsystems, p. 105, 2006. https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19957-01/805-4368/805-4368.pdf.Referenced on Wolfram|Alpha
Virtual MachineCite this as:
Weisstein, Eric W. "Virtual Machine." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/VirtualMachine.html