WSL2

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a relatively recent feature (2016) launched for Microsoft Windows, which allows users to run a Linux environment on Windows without needing a separate virtual machine or dual booting. WSL2 is the successor of WSL and aims to improve the original release by providing an actual Linux kernel inside a managed VM, full system call compatibility support, and performance improvement across the Linux and Windows operating systems.

This section will discuss installation & configuration on a Microsoft Windows machine, main features, reach & capabilities, customization, use cases, multiple Data Science workflow examples, comparison vs. other solutions, and more.