| Linux - Virtualization and Cloud This forum is for the discussion of all topics relating to Linux Virtualization and Linux Cloud platforms. Xen, KVM, OpenVZ, VirtualBox, VMware, Linux-VServer and all other Linux Virtualization platforms are welcome. OpenStack, CloudStack, ownCloud, Cloud Foundry, Eucalyptus, Nimbus, OpenNebula and all other Linux Cloud platforms are welcome. Note that questions relating solely to non-Linux OS's should be asked in the General forum. |
| Notices |
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
Are you new to LinuxQuestions.org? Visit the following links:
Site Howto |
Site FAQ |
Sitemap |
Register Now
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
|
06-23-2010, 03:28 PM
|
#1
|
|
LQ Newbie
Registered: May 2010
Posts: 5
Rep: 
|
KVM resource requirement
hi,
when using linux KVM, we need to reserve resources (like cpu core, mac, disk partition etc) for host os?
if i have 4 core cpu and i am running 4 guest OS, with core pinning, which core kvm/host OS will run on?
Thanks.
|
|
|
|
|
06-23-2010, 05:22 PM
|
#2
|
|
Member
Registered: Dec 2006
Location: Colorado, USA
Distribution: Slackware
Posts: 930
|
A KVM guest is a process to the host OS. The host OS will use any CPU available to processes that are not pinned.
Last edited by Chuck56; 06-23-2010 at 05:30 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-2010, 05:13 AM
|
#3
|
|
Member
Registered: Dec 2007
Location: Canada
Distribution: RHEL,Fedora
Posts: 995
Rep: 
|
you definitely need to keep in mind that the host OS is using some resources. Normally, if all it does is hypervisor work, these resources are neglectible on large servers.
|
|
|
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:16 PM.
|
|
|
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.
|
|
 Latest Threads
LQ News
|
|
