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KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) vs VMware Server

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

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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VMware Server

VMware Server

Virtualization

VMware Server is a free virtualization product that allows users to run multiple virtual machines on a single physical server. It provides a simple interface for creating, running, and managing virtual machines.

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