KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

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 ...

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What is KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)?

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. KVM also requires a modified QEMU although work is underway to get the required changes upstream.

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.

The kernel component of KVM is included in mainline Linux, as of 2.6.20.

KVM is open source software.

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Command line interfaceKVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Container VirtualizationKVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) can make use of isolated user spaces called "containers" to run applications.
LightweightKVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
PortableKVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Privacy focusedKVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.

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