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Virtual Machine

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Software that allows a single host to run one or more guest operating systems.

Framework senses

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
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A software emulation of a physical computing environment.
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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Software that allows a single host to run one or more guest operating systems.
NIST SP 800-1151 senseview framework →
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Software that allows a single host to run one or more guest operating systems.