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KVM vs Parallels Virtuozzo
May 28, 2023 | Author: Michael Stromann
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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.
Parallels Virtuozzo was removed from our database. Probably it headed to the Deadpool.
KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and Parallels Virtuozzo are both virtualization technologies, but they differ in their approach and capabilities.
KVM is an open-source hypervisor that allows for full virtualization, meaning it can run multiple operating systems as separate virtual machines on a single physical host. KVM utilizes hardware virtualization extensions present in modern CPUs to provide high performance and isolation between virtual machines. It supports a wide range of guest operating systems and offers features like live migration, dynamic resource allocation, and hardware-accelerated virtualization.
Parallels Virtuozzo, on the other hand, is a container-based virtualization solution. It creates lightweight and isolated containers on a single host operating system, allowing for better resource utilization and efficiency. Virtuozzo uses the host operating system's kernel and shares system resources among containers, resulting in faster container startup times and lower resource overhead. It provides granular control over container resources and offers features like live migration, high availability, and centralized management.
See also: Top 10 Virtualization platforms
KVM is an open-source hypervisor that allows for full virtualization, meaning it can run multiple operating systems as separate virtual machines on a single physical host. KVM utilizes hardware virtualization extensions present in modern CPUs to provide high performance and isolation between virtual machines. It supports a wide range of guest operating systems and offers features like live migration, dynamic resource allocation, and hardware-accelerated virtualization.
Parallels Virtuozzo, on the other hand, is a container-based virtualization solution. It creates lightweight and isolated containers on a single host operating system, allowing for better resource utilization and efficiency. Virtuozzo uses the host operating system's kernel and shares system resources among containers, resulting in faster container startup times and lower resource overhead. It provides granular control over container resources and offers features like live migration, high availability, and centralized management.
See also: Top 10 Virtualization platforms
