KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) vs VMware vSphere Hypervisor
A side-by-side look at KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and VMware vSphere Hypervisor. 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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VMware vSphere Hypervisor
System & Hardware
VMware vSphere Hypervisor is a free bare-metal hypervisor that virtualizes servers to enable the running of multiple operating systems on a single physical server. It provides a simple, reliable and secure foundation for business-critical applications.
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