The Complete Practical Docker Guide - Virtual Machines Versus Docker Containers

The video tutorial discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using virtual machines (VMs) and Docker containers. It explains that VMs allow the creation of servers with different operating systems from the host machine, providing examples such as running Mac OS on a Windows computer. VMs are commonly used in cloud hosting services, offering affordable access to various systems. The tutorial also delves into the architecture of VMs and demonstrates personal usage scenarios.

Describe how you can create a virtual machine with a different operating system than the host computer.

What is the process of renting a virtual machine, and what can you do with it?