Processor and memory virtualization
Machine virtualization involves all of the major server components. Proper configuration and tuning of each component is important to maximize the server utilization. The four major areas of a virtualized system involve CPU, Memory, Network and Storage.
This chapter covers CPU and memory on IBM PowerKVM and the following topics:
•Resources overcommitment
•CPU compatibility mode
•SMT support
•Microthreading mode
•CPU pinning
•NUMA
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