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# [What is Docker? A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Containers](https://dockerinsights.hashnode.dev/what-is-docker-a-beginners-guide-to-understanding-containers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Let's get to know about some terms first before diving deep into docker. HyperVisor and Virtual Machines software which is responsible (using which we can) to make virtual servers(machines) on top of the physical servers.Also known as virtual machine...

Aug 25, 2024 · 9 min read · dockerinsights.hashnode.dev  
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