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Open source virtualization
Xen
Xen is the open source hypervisor included in the Linux kernel and, as such, it is available in all Linux distributions. Continue Reading
4 FAQs to help master KVM management
When it comes to managing KVM, admins should do their homework and research common questions to better understand the technology and ensure peak performance. Continue Reading
Understand KubeVirt basics to help get you started
Getting to know KubeVirt prior to use is essential. Though it relies on core Kubernetes technology, running VMs alongside containers is something you might be unfamiliar with. Continue Reading
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Are there tools or platforms that support AWS Firecracker?
Although there are a handful of tools to help run Firecracker more easily, admins might find issues with the lack of major tool integration for the software. Continue Reading
How do I obtain, deploy and update AWS Firecracker?
Firecracker can assist admins with creating and operating micro VMs, but improper installation and updates can cause potential issues. Continue Reading
What are the differences between KVM, Virtuozzo and OpenVZ?
These virtualization platforms are related, but they vary in terms of whether they're open source or commercial products and the types of instances they provide to run applications.Continue Reading
oVirt
OVirt is an open source data center virtualization platform developed and promoted by Red Hat.Continue Reading
Red Hat Virtualization (RHV)
Red Hat Virtualization (RHV) is an enterprise-class virtualization platform produced by Red Hat.Continue Reading
Why are some features for OpenStack hypervisors mandatory?
There are many differences between OpenStack-supported hypervisors, but only some features are mandatory. Adopters need to review feature sets as part of their testing.Continue Reading
What are the options for OpenStack-supported hypervisors?
OpenStack supports many hypervisors -- Microsoft and VMware being the most popular -- but organizations should do compatibility tests to ensure their needs are fully met.Continue Reading
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Use this Chef tutorial to learn the basics and install Nginx
Opscode Chef is a complex tool for configuration management and software distribution. Learn about its structure and the basics of how it works by installing Nginx with this Chef tutorial.Continue Reading
Practice with Puppet examples to improve VM management
Learn the basics of VM management with Puppet by following these examples. Puppet is a powerful tool, and with practice, it can become an important asset.Continue Reading
Use Python for easy VM management
Python continues to grow in popularity, as different use cases are established and new features are added. Follow this guide to manage VMs with the simple programming language.Continue Reading
Build a strong OpenStack cloud computing platform with these tips
When it comes to the open source cloud computing market, OpenStack is the clear leader -- but it still has a ways to go. Learn more about OpenStack with these five quick tips.Continue Reading
Deploy Docker Swarm and other containers with OpenStack Magnum
OpenStack Magnum is used to deploy and keep track of containers, such as Docker Swarm, Google Kubernetes and Apache Mesos, but the project has other useful tools as well.Continue Reading
Configure backing storage for KVM VMs with Ceph object storage
Thanks to its scalability and affordability, Ceph object storage has become an increasingly popular option for configuring storage on KVM virtual machines.Continue Reading
Use OpenStack Sahara to build out Hadoop and Spark systems
OpenStack Sahara is a command-line tool that makes installing and deploying Hadoop and Spark easier by streamlining the process and keeping track of complex details.Continue Reading
The top 20 virsh commands for hypervisor and VM management
There are so many virsh commands that it can be hard to know which ones are best suited to your VM management needs. With this list, you have a great place to start.Continue Reading
Setting up and controlling resources on a Proxmox cluster
You're learned how to create Proxmox hosts and group them into a cluster. Now it's time to add resources to your cluster and assign access rights to them.Continue Reading
Use QEMU Qcow2 and other tools for virtual storage management
QEMU Qcow2 and libguestfs' guestfish tool can help improve your virtual storage management practices. Read on to learn how they are able to work together in your environment.Continue Reading
Charting the rise of container-based virtualization
A recent Docker survey indicates that containers are growing increasingly popular, in large part due to new security tools such as Docker Security Scanning.Continue Reading
Adding an additional virtual bridge to a KVM environment
Virtualization expert Sander Van Vugt offers tips to simplify the process of adding a second software bridge to your KVM environment to run VMs in an isolated SDN.Continue Reading
Navigating OpenStack deployment challenges
Businesses struggle to mask the open source platform's complexity, but sound procedures enhance the likelihood of successful deployments.Continue Reading
OpenStack tops open source private cloud options, but adoption lags
Community interest and support for OpenStack remains high, but production use has been limited to the largest enterprises with budget and manpower to spare.Continue Reading
Xen Meditation: Installing Xen hypervisor on Ubuntu
One of the advantages to using the Xen hypervisor is its adaptability to a number of different OSes. In this helpful guide, Walker Rowe takes us through the installation process on Ubuntu.Continue Reading
Learning to love the Xen hypervisor
In recent years, the Xen hypervisor has become popular with major companies such as Amazon and Rackspace. So what's behind all this new interest from cloud providers?Continue Reading
Get started with systemd Linux containers in five minutes
If you've heard the Docker buzz and are curious to give containers a try, Linux systemd containers are a quick and easy way to get your feet wet.Continue Reading
KSM (kernel samepage merging)
KSM (kernel samepage merging) is a Linux kernel feature that allows the KVM hypervisor to share identical memory pages among different process or virtual machines on the same server.Continue Reading
Build an affordable virtual classroom with KVM
You could use Amazon cloud services to offer a virtual classroom, but a simple KVM deployment can give you better performance for a small price.Continue Reading
Linux virtual machine (Linux VM)
A Linux virtual machine is a virtual machine (VM) that is running a distribution of Linux as the guest operating system (guest OS).Continue Reading
Build a KVM high availability cluster on a budget
Most Linux distributions include everything you need to build a KVM high availability cluster and protect your environment.Continue Reading
Questions to ask before choosing an open source hypervisor
The vSphere vs. Hyper-V debate overshadows Xen vs. KVM, but open source hypervisor comparison requires the same deliberation.Continue Reading
Red Hat Storage (RHS)
Red Hat Storage is a new distributed file system based on the Gluster file system.Continue Reading
RHCVA (Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator)
The Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator (RHCVA) is a certification exam from Red Hat, Inc.Continue Reading
OVirt vs. RHEV: Are they interchangeable?
If you wonder about the difference between RHEV 3.1 and oVirt 3.1, you're not alone. We asked an expert to clear up any oVirt vs. RHEV confusion.Continue Reading
RHEV vs. vSphere: The virtualization platform wars
In the RHEV vs. vSphere debate, which platform has the edge? Quiz yourself on the latest developments in RHEV 3.1 and vSphere 5.1.Continue Reading
A Red Hat training and virtualization quiz
Before you call yourself a virtualization pro, check your knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization capabilities and features with this quiz.Continue Reading
Citrix Systems XenServer 5.5
This section outlines Citrix's reasons for publishing the XenServer source code, how open-sourcing affects the virtualization landscape and the advantages of XenServer.Continue Reading