KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)
KVM is the full virtualization solution built into the Linux kernel, leveraging hardware extensions (Intel VT or AMD-V) to run multiple virtual machines with unmodified guest operating systems. It has been part of the kernel since version 2.6.20 and its userspace component is provided by QEMU.
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7.1
Release Date
2026-06-14
license
GPLv2
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