Type 2 Hypervisor

A Type 2 hypervisor, also known as a hosted hypervisor, is software that runs within a standard operating system on a computer. It allows multiple virtual machines (VMs)—which are independent, isolated environments—to run on the same physical hardware. Think of it as running a virtual computer inside your existing computer, like an app. The host operating system manages hardware resources, while the hypervisor creates and controls the VMs. Examples include VMware Workstation and Oracle VirtualBox. This setup is convenient for testing and development but can be slightly slower than direct hardware virtualization.