KVM Virtualization Handbook: Performance, Architecture, and Deployment is a practical, in-depth guide for IT professionals, system administrators, DevOps engineers, and infrastructure architects who design, manage, and scale KVM-based virtualization environments.
This book takes a structured, real-world approach to KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine), explaining how virtualization works at the Linux kernel level and how to build reliable, high-performance virtual machine platforms. You'll learn how KVM interacts with hardware virtualization extensions, how to design efficient VM architectures, and how to tune performance for demanding workloads.
Beyond fundamentals, the handbook focuses on operational excellence-covering deployment strategies, storage and networking design, resource management, and scalability considerations for production environments. Clear explanations, architectural concepts, and practical guidance make it suitable for both learning and day-to-day reference.
Whether you are deploying KVM on a single host or managing large-scale virtualized infrastructure, this book provides the knowledge needed to build stable, secure, and performant virtualization platforms using open-source technologies.
What you'll learn: How KVM virtualization works within the Linux kernel
Designing efficient virtual machine architectures
Performance tuning for CPU, memory, storage, and networking
Deploying and managing KVM in production environments
Scaling KVM-based infrastructure reliably
Best practices for stability, security, and resource optimization
KVM Virtualization Handbook is ideal for professionals who want a clear, no-nonsense guide to designing and operating modern Linux virtualization platforms.
