What is Hyper-V?

In-Depth Answer

Hyper-V is Microsoft’s virtualization platform that allows you to create and run virtual machines (VMs)—software-based versions of physical computers. Each virtual machine operates as a standalone system, capable of running its own operating system and applications. By using virtual machines, organizations can optimize hardware utilization, increase flexibility, save time and reduce costs compared to running a single operating system directly on physical hardware. Hyper-V provides an efficient, scalable solution for managing computing resources in modern IT environments.