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KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) vs VMware Workstation Pro

A side-by-side look at KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and VMware Workstation Pro. 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 Workstation Pro

VMware Workstation Pro

Virtualization

VMware Workstation Pro is a desktop virtualization software that allows users to run multiple operating systems as virtual machines on a single physical machine. It is used for software development, testing, running legacy apps, and training.

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