--- title: "#virtual-machines articles | Hashnode" description: "Explore 36 articles tagged #virtual-machines on Hashnode. Tutorials, guides, and how-tos from the community." url: "https://hashnode.com/tag/virtual-machines" --- Tag # #virtual-machines 36 posts · 1 followers [Paul Adeoye](https://hashnode.com/@PaulKing) · [Oct 1](https://hashnode.com/posts/virtualization-explained-how-cloud-providers-turn-physical-machines-into-virtual-servers/6abe9911937c4ad2d02cebed) ### [Virtualization Explained: How Cloud Providers Turn Physical Machines Into Virtual Servers](https://paulking.hashnode.dev/virtualization-explained-how-cloud-providers-turn-physical-machines-into-virtual-servers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn how virtualization works, how hypervisors create virtual machines, and how cloud providers use virtualization to deliver virtual servers. 6 min read · [paulking.hashnode.dev](https://paulking.hashnode.dev/virtualization-explained-how-cloud-providers-turn-physical-machines-into-virtual-servers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Kushneet Kaur](https://hashnode.com/@kushneet) · [Jun 22](https://hashnode.com/posts/docker-basics-every-developer-should-know-before-touching-kubernetes/6a3945057f8d3259d506bd15) ### [Docker Basics Every Developer Should Know Before Touching Kubernetes](https://cloudnativebykushneet.hashnode.dev/docker-basics-every-developer-should-know-before-touching-kubernetes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A beginner-friendly introduction to Docker, containers, images, and the fundamentals of cloud-native applications. 6 min read · [cloudnativebykushneet.hashnode.dev](https://cloudnativebykushneet.hashnode.dev/docker-basics-every-developer-should-know-before-touching-kubernetes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Kushneet Kaur](https://hashnode.com/@kushneet) · [Jun 16](https://hashnode.com/posts/containers-vs-virtual-machines/6a310ed5b5e65547a4fcff19) ### [Containers vs. Virtual Machines](https://cloudnativebykushneet.hashnode.dev/containers-vs-virtual-machines?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) The Architecture Shift Every Developer Should Understand 5 min read · [cloudnativebykushneet.hashnode.dev](https://cloudnativebykushneet.hashnode.dev/containers-vs-virtual-machines?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [2](https://hashnode.com/posts/containers-vs-virtual-machines/6a310ed5b5e65547a4fcff19) [David Aronchick](https://hashnode.com/@aronchick) · [May 5](https://hashnode.com/posts/in-cloud-native-compute-vms-feel-like-the-enemy-but-they-arent/69f948fc2db989ac8b5f276f) ### [In Cloud Native Compute, VMs Feel Like the Enemy (But They Aren't)](https://distributedthoughts.org/in-cloud-native-compute-vms-feel-like-the-enemy-but-they-arent?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A quick confession The first production system I was ever a part of, long before anyone said "Kubernetes," ran on a lovingly hand-tuned SunOS box at the NIH with 2 (TWO!) CPUs. We cursed at shared library issues, noisy neighbors, and slow disks, and ... 6 min read · [distributedthoughts.org](https://distributedthoughts.org/in-cloud-native-compute-vms-feel-like-the-enemy-but-they-arent?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Saroj Bist](https://hashnode.com/@saroj-bist) · [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/vm-vs-containers-what-every-backend-developer-should-know/69d795f7fa7251682e9c9831) ### [VM vs Containers: What Every Backend Developer Should Know](https://saroj-dev.hashnode.dev/vm-vs-containers-what-every-backend-developer-should-know?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) What is a Virtual Machine (VM)? A Virtual Machine (VM) is a software-based computer that runs inside our physical machine. It allows us to run multiple independent systems on a single computer. Even t 4 min read · [saroj-dev.hashnode.dev](https://saroj-dev.hashnode.dev/vm-vs-containers-what-every-backend-developer-should-know?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Tenbyte](https://hashnode.com/@tenbyte233) · [Feb 17](https://hashnode.com/posts/cloud-virtual-machines-compute-infrastructure-economics-and-performance-engineering/6994c9add5d6fc4773bcce49) ### [Cloud Virtual Machines: Compute Infrastructure Economics and Performance Engineering](https://tenbyte233.hashnode.dev/cloud-virtual-machines-compute-infrastructure-economics-and-performance-engineering?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Virtual machines enable multiple operating systems on single physical hardware. Hypervisor software creates abstraction layer between 16 min read · [tenbyte233.hashnode.dev](https://tenbyte233.hashnode.dev/cloud-virtual-machines-compute-infrastructure-economics-and-performance-engineering?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Alcohol Drug Technology](https://hashnode.com/@ADT05) · [Dec 10, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/virtual-machines-unleashing-the-power-of-vps-hosting/6939243b7ca0631b8693bb70) ### [Virtual Machines: Unleashing the Power of VPS Hosting](https://wafatech0.hashnode.dev/virtual-machines-unleashing-the-power-of-vps-hosting?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In the world of computing, virtual machines (VMs) have revolutionized how we manage resources, offering flexibility and efficiency for businesses and individuals alike. A virtual machine is essentially a software emulation of a physical computer, all... 3 min read · [wafatech0.hashnode.dev](https://wafatech0.hashnode.dev/virtual-machines-unleashing-the-power-of-vps-hosting?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Brian King](https://hashnode.com/@SoloDevNZ) · [Nov 19, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/installing-proxmox-ve-on-a-spare-pc/684953c829de051cd2c82ac5) ### [Installing Proxmox VE on a Spare PC.](https://solodev.app/installing-proxmox-ve-on-a-spare-pc?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Or: Setting Up the Foundation for a Homelab. 22 min read · [solodev.app](https://solodev.app/installing-proxmox-ve-on-a-spare-pc?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Nilkanth Mistry](https://hashnode.com/@Nilkanth1010) · [Oct 15, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/aws-devops-zero-to-hero-day-3-master-ec2-instances/68efc8f6a106c4c12c6ad80e) ### [🚀 AWS DevOps Zero to Hero - Day 3: Master EC2 Instances ☁️](https://nilkanthmistrydevops.dev/aws-devops-zero-to-hero-day-3-master-ec2-instances?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Relevant hashtags covering AWS, DevOps, Cloud Computing Clear title structure Searchable keywords throughout The blog post is now ready to publish on Hashn 8 min read · [nilkanthmistrydevops.dev](https://nilkanthmistrydevops.dev/aws-devops-zero-to-hero-day-3-master-ec2-instances?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Femi Ogbangwor](https://hashnode.com/@femisworkspace) · [Oct 4, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/seting-up-azure-vmss-virtual-machine-scale-set/6907a7af92dd57cd2f2a75ea) ### [Seting up Azure VMSS (Virtual Machine Scale Set)](https://femisworkspace.hashnode.dev/seting-up-azure-vmss-virtual-machine-scale-set?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Hey Azure Learners In this episode, I explored one of the most powerful scalability features in Azure the Virtual Machine Scale Set (VMSS). This post walks you through how to create VMSS, what it means, how it works, and why it's such an important sk... 3 min read · [femisworkspace.hashnode.dev](https://femisworkspace.hashnode.dev/seting-up-azure-vmss-virtual-machine-scale-set?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)