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KVM vs LXC Virtualization
Understand the difference between full hardware virtualization (KVM) and container-based virtualization (LXC).
Feature
KVM
LXC Virtualization
Virtualization Type
Full Hardware
OS-level (Container)
Isolation
Complete Isolation
Shared Kernel
Performance
Near-native
Native (No overhead)
OS Support
Any (Linux, Windows, BSD)
Linux Only
Resource Allocation
Dedicated
Shared/Burst
The Verdict
KVM is the industry standard for production VPS hosting due to its superior isolation and compatibility. LXC is great for lightweight development environments and high-density Linux hosting.
Related FAQs
Which one is better for Docker?
KVM is generally better for Docker because it allows you to run your own kernel and manage kernel modules freely.