Up and Running with KVM Ubuntu Style: Part Two

Written By
KH
Ken Hess
Dec 22, 2010

“Last week, you tested your Ubuntu system for KVM compatibility,
installed KVM on your host server and installed a guest operating
system into a virtual machine. This week you’ll learn some
KVM-oriented terminology and will continue your dive into KVM
Ubuntu style by working with virtual machines via the virsh
command.

“Terminology Basics

“Every technology, and sub-technology, has its own jargon and
virtualization falls in line with this jargonized culture. You need
to learn the KVM’s language so that you can understand the
documentation and discuss KVM with other users in a meaningful
way.”

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KH

Ken Hess

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