KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) vs SmartOS
A side-by-side look at KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and SmartOS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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SmartOS
Os & Utilities
SmartOS is an open-source operating system designed for cloud computing environments. It is built on top of the Illumos kernel, a derivative of Solaris, and enhances security, virtualization, storage, and networking features.
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