KVM how to use encrypted images
KVM has a number of features that are not always obvious. I would like to show how to use encrypted hard drive images with KVM / QEMU . Encryption is only supported with the qcow format. This option is...
View ArticleImprove KVM performance
In this post I would like to share two tips I have found that greatly improve the performance of KVM guests. Both tips work with Linux guests, although only the second tip will work with windows or BSD...
View ArticleHow to improve resolution in KVM
Once again I found myself trying to “fix” something that has been bothering me for some time – the Resolution in KVM guests is sometimes poor, as low as 800×600. As it turns out, one can increase the...
View ArticleFedora 15 Virt manager bridged networking
I recently upgraded my virtual host node from Fedora 13 to Fedora 15 and alas virt-manager / NetworkManager do not yet configure a bridged network device for use with KVM guests. There have been some...
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