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Description

The latest release of DragonFly, version 6.2.2, introduces several enhancements, including hardware compatibility for type-2 hypervisors utilizing NVMM, an upgraded amdgpu driver, and the experimental feature of remote-mounting HAMMER2 volumes, alongside a variety of other updates. As a member of the BSD family of operating systems, DragonFly shares its roots with Linux and other BSD variants, adhering to the foundational principles and APIs of UNIX while also diverging in terms of development direction from FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD. This divergence allows DragonFly to pursue unique innovations, such as its sophisticated HAMMER filesystem, which offers high performance, built-in mirroring, and historical access capabilities. Additionally, one of the standout features is the implementation of virtual kernels, enabling the execution of a complete kernel as a user process, which facilitates resource management, kernel development, and debugging in an accelerated environment. These features collectively position DragonFly as a distinctive option within its operating system category, appealing to users seeking alternatives beyond conventional solutions.

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

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

3v-Hosting
BorderNet SBC
Dianahost
Elastic Observability
InfiniBox
Mayan EDMS
MediaStroke
Mediatrix Cloud Sentinel
Metanet Hosting
NetWatch.ai
Orchid Link
Pandora FMS
Plixer Replicator
ProSBC
SolusVM
Storware
Volico
raylib
xCAT

Integrations

3v-Hosting
BorderNet SBC
Dianahost
Elastic Observability
InfiniBox
Mayan EDMS
MediaStroke
Mediatrix Cloud Sentinel
Metanet Hosting
NetWatch.ai
Orchid Link
Pandora FMS
Plixer Replicator
ProSBC
SolusVM
Storware
Volico
raylib
xCAT

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

DragonFly BSD

Founded

2022

Country

United States

Website

www.dragonflybsd.org

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
Graphical User Interface
Remote Control
VDI
Virtual Machine Encryption
Virtual Machine Migration
Virtual Machine Monitoring
Virtual Server

Virtualization

Archiving & Retention
Capacity Monitoring
Data Mobility
Desktop Virtualization
Disaster Recovery
Namespace Management
Performance Management
Version Control
Virtual Machine Monitoring

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