KVM Virtual Server Management

Set up, configure, and operate Linux™ on KVM instances and their virtual devices.

Updates for the September 2025 edition
The September 2025 edition (SC34-2752-09) contains changes compared to the previous SC34-2752-08 edition.
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General concepts
As KVM virtual server administrator, you prepare devices for the use of virtual servers, configure virtual servers, and manage the operation of virtual servers.
Device setup
Prepare devices on the host for the use of a virtual server.
Configuration
Create configuration-XML files to configure virtual servers, devices, virtual networks, and storage pools.
Operation
Manage the operation of virtual servers using virsh commands.
Best practices and performance considerations
Avoid common pitfalls and tune the virtual server.
Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Monitor and display information that helps to diagnose and solve problems.
Reference
Get 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.

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