KVM - official website confusing regarding kernel module

Gerard Lally · 12-07-2009, 06:59 AM

Hi

I am considering upgrading the kernel on my Slackware 64 to 2.6.32.

I also intend afterwards to compile and install KVM from source.

Should I enable the vanilla kernel KVM module while upgrading the kernel, or leave it deactivated? Will it become active when I compile KVM from source?

I hope you understand my question. I'm not 100% clear about whether a module needs to be pre-activated in the kernel before it can be upgraded by compiling the software I need. I'm also unsure if the KVM module in the vanilla 2.6.32 kernel is newer than the download posted on the KVM website itself.

Chuck56 · 12-07-2009, 11:12 AM

You should build the KVM modules during kernel compile and use those. You can use the SlackBuild for "qemu-kvm" to get the userspace programs. I use the Slackware 13 -32 bit KVM modules that are shipped with the install CD/DVDs with "qemu-kvm".

Gerard Lally · 12-08-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck56

You should build the KVM modules during kernel compile and use those. You can use the SlackBuild for "qemu-kvm" to get the userspace programs. I use the Slackware 13 -32 bit KVM modules that are shipped with the install CD/DVDs with "qemu-kvm".

Thanks Chuck. That helps to resolve the muddled questions I had.