Entity: KVM
KVM stands for keyboard, video, mouse, and also refers to Kernel-based Virtual Machine, an open-source virtualization technology for Linux.
KVM
Etymology
The term KVM is an abbreviation for 'keyboard, video, mouse'.
Definition
KVM refers to both the hardware components of keyboard, video, and mouse, as well as the software technology of Kernel-based Virtual Machine.
Historical Context
Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is an open-source virtualization technology that turns Linux into a hypervisor. It was included in Linux starting with Version 2.6.20 and is maintained by Qumranet, Inc.
Cultural Significance
KVM has become a popular choice for virtualization in the Linux community due to its open-source nature and integration with the Linux kernel.
Related Concepts
Other virtualization technologies include VMware, Hyper-V, and Xen, each with its own approach to virtualization.
See Also
KVM is a term that encompasses both the hardware components of keyboard, video, and mouse, as well as the software technology of Kernel-based Virtual Machine.