Hyper-V
Hyper-V is a native hypervisor developed by Microsoft that enables hardware virtualization on Windows systems. It allows users to create and manage virtual machines (VMs) on Windows Server or Windows 10/11 Pro/Enterprise editions, providing isolated environments for running multiple operating systems concurrently on a single physical host. It supports features like live migration, dynamic memory, and integration with Microsoft's ecosystem for cloud and hybrid deployments.
Developers should learn Hyper-V when working in Windows-centric environments, especially for local development, testing, or deploying applications that require virtualization on Windows platforms. It is ideal for scenarios such as creating isolated development environments, testing software across different Windows versions, or building infrastructure for hybrid cloud setups with Azure integration. Use cases include DevOps pipelines, sandboxing applications, and running legacy systems in VMs.