What are the virtualization technologies in Linux?
Common virtualization technologies in the Linux system include:
- KVM, which stands for Kernel-based Virtual Machine, is a module in the Linux kernel that turns Linux systems into a comprehensive virtualization platform, enabling the creation, management, and operation of virtual machines.
- Xen is an open-source virtualization software that allows multiple virtual machines to run simultaneously on one physical server, and it can also achieve hardware virtualization.
- VirtualBox is an open-source virtualization software that allows multiple client operating systems to run on a Linux system, supporting a variety of different operating systems.
- Containerization technology like Docker allows for the rapid deployment, execution, and management of applications on Linux systems, ultimately leading to improved system resource efficiency.
- LXC (Linux Containers): LXC is a container technology in Linux systems that packages applications and their dependencies into a container for lightweight virtualization.
- QEMU is an open-source virtual machine monitor and emulator that can simulate various hardware platforms and processor architectures on Linux systems.