The limitation on the number of virtual CPUs (vCPUs) allocated to each virtual machine (VM) within a specific computing environment signifies a constraint on the processing power available to each VM. For example, if a system adheres to the stated restriction, a single VM provisioned on that system cannot be configured to utilize more than four vCPUs, even if the underlying physical hardware possesses a greater number of processing cores.
This restriction is implemented for various reasons, including resource optimization, performance stability, and licensing compliance. Limiting vCPU allocation prevents a single VM from monopolizing system resources, ensuring fair distribution and preventing performance degradation for other VMs hosted on the same node. Historically, such limitations were more common due to hardware constraints; however, they persist today to control costs and enforce service level agreements.
