What is the difference between Docker and a virtual machine?

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The difference between Docker and the virtual machine is as follows-

Virtual machines	Docker containers
It essentially requires more resources.	It requires FEWER resources.
Process isolation is performed at the HARDWARE level.	The process isolation is performed at the operating SYSTEM level.
It has a SEPARATE operating system for every virtual machine.	The resources of the operating system are shared within the Docker container.
Virtual machines can be easily customized.	The setup of a custom container is easy.
Creating a virtual machine requires time	Creating the Docker is faster in comparison to virtual machines.
Booting is not quick.	Booting is also performed quickly.

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