Virtual Machines
5 min
Prerequisites
Before creating your first virtual machine, ensure your environment meets these requirements:
- Network Configuration: External and internal networks configured for VM connectivity
- Media Files: Installation ISOs uploaded to vSAN for guest operating system installation
- Resource Planning: Adequate CPU, memory, and storage resources allocated for planned workloads
Key Capabilities
Enterprise-Grade Performance
- Type-1 Hypervisor: KorGrid's hypervisor technology is KVM based, delivering near bare-metal performance with minimal overhead.
- Resource Optimization: Advanced memory management, CPU scheduling, and I/O optimization ensure maximum efficiency.
- Hardware Acceleration: Support for Intel VT-x/AMD-V virtualization extensions and hardware-assisted features.
Comprehensive Security
- Network Micro-Segmentation: Isolate workloads using virtual networks with granular access controls.
- Tenant Isolation: Complete separation of resources and networks in multi-tenant environments.
- Secure Migration: Encrypted live migration and secure communication between nodes.
Flexible Storage Integration
- Distributed vSAN: Integrated software-defined storage with automatic deduplication.
- Snapshot and Cloning: Instant VM snapshots and space-efficient cloning for backup and testing.
Advanced Networking
- Software-Defined Networking: Create and manage virtual networks without additional hardware.
- Traffic Management: Quality of Service (QoS) controls, rate limiting, and bandwidth prioritization for network optimization.
Broad Compatibility
- Guest Operating Systems: Extensive support for Windows (Server 2008 R2 - 2022), Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, SUSE), and FreeBSD.
- Virtual Appliances: Native support for KVM-compatible virtual appliances and OVA/OVF formats.
- Legacy Support: Hardware emulation for older operating systems when needed.
High Availability & Migration
- Live Migration: Move running VMs between nodes without downtime for maintenance or load balancing.
- Automated Failover: Automatic VM restart on alternate nodes during hardware failures.
- Cluster Management: Distribute workloads across multiple nodes for optimal resource utilization.
Powerful Automation
- Recipes: Deploy standardized VM configurations using customizable templates.
- API Integration: Complete REST API for infrastructure-as-code and automation workflows.
- Task Engine: Schedule and automate routine operations like backups, migrations, and maintenance.