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CoreOS vs KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

A side-by-side look at CoreOS and KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine). For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

CoreOS

CoreOS

Os & Utilities

CoreOS is a lightweight Linux distribution optimized for clustered deployments, security, and automation. It uses containers rather than packages and allows automated updates via continuous integration and delivery.

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KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

System & Hardware

KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is an open-source virtualization technology that allows you to create and run virtual machines (VMs) on Linux. It makes use of hardware virtualization capabilities of modern CPUs for efficient virtualization.

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