Audience
Companies interested in a full virtualization solution for Linux
About KVM
KVM (for Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a full virtualization solution for Linux on x86 hardware containing virtualization extensions (Intel VT or AMD-V). It consists of a loadable kernel module, kvm.ko, that provides the core virtualization infrastructure and a processor specific module, kvm-intel.ko or kvm-amd.ko. Using KVM, one can run multiple virtual machines running unmodified Linux or Windows images. Each virtual machine has private virtualized hardware: a network card, disk, graphics adapter, etc. KVM is open source software. The kernel component of KVM is included in mainline Linux, as of 2.6.20. The userspace component of KVM is included in mainline QEMU, as of 1.3.
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KVM Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does KVM work with?
KVM works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does KVM support in their product?
KVM supports these languages: English.
Q: What other applications or services does KVM integrate with?
KVM integrates with: BorderNet SBC, Dianahost, Elastic Observability, F5 BIG-IP Next Local Traffic Manager, HPE Serviceguard, InfiniBox, Mayan EDMS, MediaStroke, Mediatrix Cloud Sentinel, Metanet Hosting, NetBeez, Inuvika OVD Enterprise, Orchid Link, Pandora FMS, Plixer Replicator, ProSBC, QANplatform, Relianoid, Solus, Storware, 3v-Hosting, Volico, VxWorks, and xCAT and more.
Q: What type of training does KVM provide?
KVM provides training in the form of documentation.
