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Description
Develop virtualization solutions utilizing a minimalistic hypervisor that operates without the need for any external kernel extensions. The hypervisor offers C APIs, allowing for interaction with virtualization technologies directly in user space, eliminating the necessity of writing kernel extensions (KEXTs). Consequently, the applications designed with this framework can be distributed through the Mac App Store. Leverage this framework to create and manage hardware-accelerated virtual machines and virtual processors (VMs and vCPUs) from your authorized, sandboxed user-space application. The Hypervisor simplifies the concept of virtual machines as processes and treats virtual processors as threads. It is important to note that the Hypervisor framework relies on hardware capabilities to virtualize resources efficiently. For Apple silicon, this entails support for the Virtualization Extensions, while for Intel-based Macs, it necessitates systems equipped with an Intel VT-x feature set that includes Extended Page Tables (EPT) and Unrestricted Mode. This ensures the framework is optimized for performance and security across various hardware configurations.
Description
KVM, which stands for Kernel-based Virtual Machine, serves as a comprehensive virtualization solution for Linux systems operating on x86 hardware equipped with virtualization capabilities (such as Intel VT or AMD-V). It comprises a loadable kernel module, known as kvm.ko, that underpins the essential virtualization framework, along with a processor-specific module, either kvm-intel.ko or kvm-amd.ko. By utilizing KVM, users can operate several virtual machines that run unaltered Linux or Windows operating systems. Each virtual machine is allocated its own set of virtualized hardware components, including a network interface card, storage, graphics adapter, and more. KVM is an open-source project, with its kernel component integrated into the mainline Linux kernel since version 2.6.20, while the userspace aspect has been incorporated into the mainline QEMU project starting from version 1.3. This integration enables widespread deployment and support for various virtualization applications and services.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
3v-Hosting
No
BorderNet SBC
No
ColonelServer
No
Elastic Observability
No
F5 BIG-IP Next Local Traffic Manager
No
Feedgage
Yes
HPE Serviceguard
No
Inuvika OVD Enterprise
No
MediaStroke
No
NetBeez
No
Integrations
3v-Hosting
Yes
BorderNet SBC
Yes
ColonelServer
Yes
Elastic Observability
Yes
F5 BIG-IP Next Local Traffic Manager
Yes
Feedgage
No
HPE Serviceguard
Yes
Inuvika OVD Enterprise
Yes
MediaStroke
Yes
NetBeez
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Apple
Founded
1976
Country
United States
Website
developer.apple.com/documentation/hypervisor
Vendor Details
Company Name
Red Hat
Founded
1993
Country
United States
Website
www.linux-kvm.org/page/Main_Page
Product Features
Product Features
Virtual Machine
Backup Management
No
Graphical User Interface
No
Remote Control
No
VDI
No
Virtual Machine Encryption
No
Virtual Machine Migration
No
Virtual Machine Monitoring
No
Virtual Server
No
Virtualization
Archiving & Retention
No
Capacity Monitoring
No
Data Mobility
No
Desktop Virtualization
No
Disaster Recovery
No
Namespace Management
No
Performance Management
No
Version Control
No
Virtual Machine Monitoring
No