KVM Virtual Server ManagementEdit online Set up, configure, and operate Linux™ on KVM instances and their virtual devices. Updates for the September 2025 editionThe September 2025 edition (SC34-2752-09) contains changes compared to the previous SC34-2752-08 edition.PDF file for KVM Virtual Server ManagementYou can view and print this information in PDF format.General conceptsAs KVM virtual server administrator, you prepare devices for the use of virtual servers, configure virtual servers, and manage the operation of virtual servers.Device setupPrepare devices on the host for the use of a virtual server.ConfigurationCreate configuration-XML files to configure virtual servers, devices, virtual networks, and storage pools.OperationManage the operation of virtual servers using virsh commands.Best practices and performance considerationsAvoid common pitfalls and tune the virtual server.Diagnostics and troubleshootingMonitor and display information that helps to diagnose and solve problems.ReferenceGet an overview of the virtual server states and the elements and commands that are specific to configure and operate a virtual server on IBM Z®. The virtual server user can retrieve information about the IBM Z® hardware and the LPAR on which the KVM host runs.Parent topic: KVM Virtual Server Management