Apache Flink vs Virtual Machines
A side-by-side look at Apache Flink and Virtual Machines. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Apache Flink
Development
Apache Flink is an open-source stream processing framework that performs stateful computations over unbounded and bounded data streams. It offers high throughput, low latency, accurate results, and fault tolerance.
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Virtual Machines
System & Hardware
Virtual machines (VMs) are software emulations of physical computers. They allow you to run an operating system and applications inside another OS, isolating them into their own virtual environment. VMs provide flexibility, security, and cost efficiency for compute resources.
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