VM State

VM (Virtual Machine) state describes its current condition within a virtualization environment. It's similar to how a computer can be turned on, off, or paused. Common VM states include "powered on" (active and running), "powered off" (completely shut down), "paused" (temporarily halted, like pausing a DVD), and "suspended" (saved to disk and not actively using resources). These states help manage VM operation, allowing users to start, stop, or pause virtual machines as needed, all while maintaining the environment's consistency and resource allocation.