Linux

All About Hypervisors: ESXi vs Hyper-V, XenServer, Proxmox, KVM, and AHV

In the ever-evolving landscape of Information Technology (IT), the role of virtualization has become indispensable, and at the heart of this transformative technology lie hypervisors. Also known as virtual machine monitors, hypervisors play a pivotal role in enabling the creation and management of multiple virtual environments on a single physical server. As organizations increasingly seek to optimize resource utilization, enhance [...]

Deploying StorMagic SvSAN on Linux KVM

StorMagic SvSAN is simple hyperconverged storage that eliminates downtime, delivering cost-effective high availability with only two servers. SvSAN is designed to be very simple to install and manage, and the technology is based on software-defined storage that eliminates the need for physical SANs. SvSAN is installed as a virtual storage appliance (VSA) on top of a hypervisor, and creates highly [...]

Application Modernization and Why Virtualization Is Still Required When Looking to Deploy Kubernetes

Over the past two decades, virtualization has become a standard building block for millions of applications. It triumphed because of its powerful abstraction over physical hardware, allowing for better use, management, automation, and security. However, with the introduction of Kubernetes and containers, it is common to question previous assumptions and ask whether it is better to use bare metal Linux [...]

Infographic: SvSAN on KVM Hypervisors

StorMagic SvSAN can be installed on a Linux KVM hypervisor, creating the lowest cost way to deploy highly available hyperconverged clusters. By using a KVM hypervisor with SvSAN, organizations eliminate the hypervisor tax and combined with the lightweight 2-node cluster architecture for SvSAN, organizations can reduce their solution costs by over 60%. The benefits of leveraging a KVM hypervisor when [...]

Avoid the ‘Hypervisor Tax’ with Linux KVM Hypervisors

When implementing virtualized IT infrastructure, a hypervisor is commonly used to create and run virtual machines (VMs). A hypervisor is a piece of software that helps divide and allocate resources on various pieces of hardware. It enables multiple operating systems to run on a single host, simultaneously. While there are many benefits to implementing a hypervisor within your organization’s [...]