Kernel Virtual Machine (KVM) is open-source virtualization technology that allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical machine. It is a Linux kernel module that provides a full virtualization solution for Linux on x86 hardware. KVM works by utilizing the hardware virtualization features of modern CPUs, allowing guest operating systems to run with near-native performance.
- Main Features of Kernel Virtual Machine
- Open-source virtualization technology
- Utilizes hardware virtualization features of modern CPUs
- Supports a variety of guest operating systems
- Provides near-native performance for guest operating systems
- Pros of Kernel Virtual Machine
- Cost-effective virtualization solution
- High performance and low latency
- Supports live migration of virtual machines
- Easy to deploy and manage
- Cons of Kernel Virtual Machine
- Fees for some transactions, such as international payments and currency exchanges
- Requires advanced knowledge of Linux and virtualization technology to configure and optimize
