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Virtual disk and virtual drive
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<p>Virtual disk and virtual drive are software components that <a href="/facts/Emulator/FMHE8qDj">emulate</a> an actual <a href="/facts/Disk_storage/hnsXRb5X">disk storage</a> device. </p><p>Virtual disks and virtual drives are common components of <a href="/facts/Virtual_machine/BLevU3sx">virtual machines</a> in <a href="/facts/Hardware_virtualization/6e2Bhhz2">hardware virtualization</a>, but they are also widely used for various purposes unrelated to virtualization, such as for the creation of <a href="/facts/Logical_disk/UDeELzFr">logical disks</a>,software development, testing environments, and data management. They offer flexibility, ease of management, and the ability to simulate different storage environments without needing physical hardware. </p>