Virtualization using KVM

Through this training we will learn how to download, install and setup KVM, what tools we can use to manage virtual machines, manage multiple KVM VMs, command-line usage and scripting, and many other concepts.

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 3h 06m | 22 Videos | 73522 Views |   Intermediate

Virtualization Using KVM:

KVM (for Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a full virtualization solution for Linux on x86 hardware containing virtualization extensions (Intel VT or AMD-V). This is developed by RedHat, available as a free, open-source alternative to other commercial solutions.

Through this training we will learn how to download, install and setup KVM, what tools we can use to manage virtual machines, manage multiple KVM VM’s, command-line usage and scripting, and many other concepts.

The training includes the following:

• Short Intro about KVM
• Software installation – which will include the OS that can be used and commands to be used to enable virtualization
• Step by Step performing of the commands
• Knowing QEMU and its tools for VMs
• Configuring server network, storage, network bridge
• Steps to create VM
• Execution of Commands for managing VM, its state.
• Entering a VM Guest
• Managing multiple KVM VMs.
• Operation on VM like Editing, Updating, Deleting a VM.
• Migrating VM, Taking Backup.

Target Customers:

• Technical IT professionals
• Anyone interested in building a reliable, efficient and open virtualization infrastructure with KVM
• System administrators and Devops
• IT Students

Pre-Requisites:

• Make sure that your system has the hardware virtualization extensions
• For Intel-based hosts, verify the CPU virtualization extension [vmx] are available using following command.
• A good knowledge of system administration issues frequently encountered in enterprise environments is useful.
• Participants are expected to be well­ versed in Linux command line usage, shell scripting and text file editing.

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