Previously, we talked about how to detect how to detect whether an instance is running within a Virtualized OS instance or not. Sometime We Need to Know Type of Virtualization Cloud Server or VPS is Using. Here Are Some Commands to Detect Type of Virtualization. Need is sometimes to detect OpenVZ like container based virtualization, which essentially should cost lesser than KVM, Xen … [Read more...]
Virtualization
Virtualization and various virtualization related technologies has been explained including hardware virtualization, Software virtualization.
Run Docker Inside OpenVZ : Nested Virtualization
The importance of knowing the theory to minimum is obviously cost saving application. It Sounds Odd But You Actually Can Run Docker Inside OpenVZ. This is an Example Virtualization inside Virtualization - Nested Virtualization. It demands the administrator rather webhost to enable it. Exactly these points we talked in the articles - Docker and Virtualization, container virtualization, OpenVZ vs … [Read more...]
Host1Plus Review With Performance Benchmarking
In previous articles, we discussed about the other web hosts which typical known as Low End Box. Here is Host1Plus review with performance benchmarking report. Host1Plus uses OpenVZ virtualization & has extra managed services. Host1Plus thankfully provided us a free 2GB instance for the testing work. Host1Plus from pricing and offered range of services point of view is not really Low End Box. … [Read more...]
OpenVZ vs KVM Virtualization : Which is Best for Cloud Server
It is Quite Frequently Asked Which is Best Virtualization for Cloud Server. Here is OpenVZ vs KVM Virtualization Comparison from Usage POV. OpenVZ is container-based virtualization, whereas KVM is a hardware virtualization technology. Comparing them head to head as OpenVZ vs KVM is actually impractical from theoretical point of view. OpenVZ stands for Open Virtuozzo. OpenVZ and for Open Virtuozzo … [Read more...]
Hardware Accelerated Graphics for Desktop Virtualization
We already have talked abut Desktop Virtualization throughout many articles published on this website. Newer Technology Enabling Accelerated Graphics Performance under Virtualization - Hardware Accelerated Graphics for Desktop Virtualization. Desktop Virtualization is apparent flop, it does have a constant segment of consumers. During VMware World 2015, the annual event organized by one of the … [Read more...]
Benefits and Challenges of Virtualization in the Cloud
Coupled Together Has Undeniable Advantages. In This Article We Have Discussed the Benefits and Challenges of Virtualization in the Cloud. As we seen recently, VMware is still the market leader for virtualization services and one of the pillars supporting the cloud computing technology. The main issues to which the reader may experience is both in the public and private cloud environments, using … [Read more...]
Research Showing No Advantage of SSD on Virtual Machine
Sadly, Latest Research Showing No Advantage of SSD on Virtual Machine. Older SSDs showing decline in performance which is not a cost saving fact. Solid State Drives are becoming more of enterprise standard, but they have not yet reached their full potential. Researchers found data and created performance graphs which are not encouraging. SSD technology is relatively new and not surprisingly, … [Read more...]
When Virtualization is Worthy for SMB?
Rising Operating Costs and Growing Hardware Requirements Forcing SMBs to Think About Cost Saving Options. Many therefore rely on virtualization of their IT infrastructure. But When Virtualization is Worthy for SMB? Virtualization for business was discussed before as multi-part article. This article focuses on the need for Small and Medium Size Business only. Basics Reason Behind … [Read more...]
Security Concerns of Server Virtualization and Solutions
Recent discovery of VENOM and related critical bugs in the Xen, KVM, and native QEMU virtual machine platforms again brought the topic Security Concerns of Server Virtualization in to lime light. VENOM was unknown, from Heartbleed, what we have learned is quite clear - frankly there is nothing to do with the unknown, undiscovered bugs till they are discovered and the patch is discovered. But, … [Read more...]
Raspberry Pi Virtual Appliance & Emulation on OS X
Without the Hardware, With Homebrew Package Manager Installed, You Can Run Raspberry Pi Emulation on OS X or Can Run Raspberry Pi Virtual Appliance. Clearly - both methods are different. Like, in case of Android, we ran Virtual Appliance of Android on OS X. Virtual Appliance has nothing to do with Homebrew Package Manager. You will need VirtualBox like Software. We have named the guide as … [Read more...]
Operating System Level Virtualization
Operating System Level Virtualization is Commonly Known as Container Based Virtualization. Docker is a Common Example. Basics Has Benn Discussed in this Article. Actually, we have talked about container based virtualization, Docker like topics before. Many questions are asked around Operating System Level Virtualization via Contact Us Page or over the social networks. We are trying to explain the … [Read more...]