What Does VMS Stand For?
VMS stands for Virtual Memory Systems
VMS, or Virtual Memory Systems, refers to a memory management capability within computer operating systems that optimizes the use of physical memory by enabling the system to use disk space as an extension of RAM. This allows for larger applications to run on systems with limited physical memory, improves multitasking by enabling more applications to run concurrently, and enhances system stability by preventing memory overflow errors. Virtual memory systems utilize techniques such as paging and segmentation to efficiently manage and allocate memory resources.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym