Introduction
The Virtualization Getting Started Guide introduces the basics of virtualization and assists with the navigation of other virtualization documentation and products that Fedora provides.
This guide also explains the advantages of virtualization and dispels some common myths that exist regarding virtualization.
Who should read this guide?
This guide is designed for anyone wishing to understand the basics of virtualization, but may be of particular interest to:
Those who are new to virtualization and seeking knowledge about the benefits offered.
Those considering deployment of virtualized machines in their environment.
Those looking for an overview of the virtualization technologies that Fedora produces and supports.
Virtualization Resources
In addition to this guide, the following titles cover virtualization with Fedora:
Virtualization Deployment Guide: This guide provides information on system requirements and restrictions, package details, host configuration and detailed instructions for installing different types of guests.
Virtualization Administration Guide: This guide provides information on best server practices, security, KVM, remote management of guests, KSM, administration tasks, storage, volumes, virt-manager, guest disk access with offline tools, virtual networking, and troubleshooting.
Virtualization Security Guide: This guide provides information on virtualization security technologies including sVirt, configuration and best practices for host and guest security, and network security.