Microsoft Web Platform Installer vs Virtual Machines
A side-by-side look at Microsoft Web Platform Installer and Virtual Machines. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Microsoft Web Platform Installer
Development
The Microsoft Web Platform Installer is a free tool that makes it simple to download, install and keep up-to-date with the latest components of the Microsoft Web Platform, including IIS, SQL Server Express, .NET Framework and Visual Studio.
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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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