Red Hat Virtualization
Red Hat Virtualization is an enterprise KVM platform. traditional virtualization alternative, open source, migration path to OpenShift Virtualization.
Key Features
- KVM-based virtualization
- Centralized management
- Live migration
- High availability
- traditional virtualization alternative
Table of Contents
Why Red Hat Virtualization?
How does it work?
KVM Hypervisor
Enterprise-grade:
- RHEL-based hosts
- Hardware acceleration
- Memory overcommit
- CPU pinning
- NUMA awareness
Management Layer
Centralized control:
- Web console
- REST API
- Ansible integration
- Role-based access control
- Multi-tenancy
High Availability
Business continuity:
- Automatic failover
- Live migration
- Live storage migration
- Power management
- Fencing agents
Key Features
Virtualization
- KVM hypervisor
- VM templates
- Snapshots
- Cloning
- Hot-plug
Management
- Web administration
- API automation
- Ansible integration
- Monitoring
- Reporting
Storage
- NFS, iSCSI, FC
- GlusterFS integration
- Thin provisioning
- Storage domains
- Live storage migration
Architecture
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| RHV-H | Minimal hypervisor host |
| RHEL Host | Full OS as hypervisor |
| Manager | Central management |
| Portal | Self-service access |
Use Cases
- Cost reduction
- Open source transition
- Licensing exit
- Technical evaluation
Virtual Desktops:
- VDI deployment
- Remote access
- Developer environments
- Testing labs
Server Consolidation:
- Physical to virtual
- Resource optimization
- Datacenter consolidation
- Branch office
Specification
| Hypervisor | KVM |
| Management | Web + API |
| Storage | NFS, iSCSI, FC, Gluster |
| HA | Automatic failover |
Who is it for?
- Organizations seeking traditional virtualization alternatives
- Enterprises preferring open source
- Companies planning OpenShift migration
- Teams with KVM/RHEL expertise
Benefits
For IT: Open source, KVM performance, familiar Linux
For Finance: Lower licensing costs, no per-core fees
For Strategy: Future path to OpenShift Virtualization
FAQ
Is it production ready? Yes. Enterprise customers worldwide.
How do I migrate from traditional virtualization? V2V tools available. nFlo can assist.
Is RHV deprecated? In maintenance mode. OpenShift Virtualization is the strategic direction.
What is the migration path? MTV tool to OpenShift Virtualization.
Does it support Windows? Yes. Windows Server and Desktop fully supported.
What does performance look like? KVM near-native. Very competitive with traditional hypervisors.
Does it integrate with Ansible? Yes. Ansible automation fully supported.
What is TCO vs traditional virtualization? Typically significant savings. Contact for analysis.
Can I use existing hardware? Yes. Standard x86 hardware supported.
What does support look like? Red Hat support available. nFlo offers RHV deployment and migration.
Inquire about Red Hat Virtualization
Contact your product specialist and get a custom quote.
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