What is HyperVM?
HyperVM is an open-source and free type 1 hypervisor software that enables you to create and manage virtual machines on the Linux operating system. It leverages kernel virtualization capabilities such as KVM to provide a lightweight and high-performance virtualization solution.
Key features of HyperVM include:
- Creates and manages Linux and Windows-based VMs
- Integrates natively with OpenStack for managing HyperVM resources
- Offers a simple and intuitive web-based interface to administer VMs
- Enables VM migration for improved scalability and flexibility
- Supports live snapshots, templates, ISO images, and thin provisioning
- High availability with features like fencing and watchdog
As an open-source platform, HyperVM allows for customization and integration with management and monitoring tools. It can be deployed on CentOS, RHEL, Ubuntu and other Linux distributions. HyperVM is designed to be lightweight, fast, and easy-to-use, making it well-suited for small and medium-sized virtualization needs.