KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

KVM is the full virtualization solution built into the Linux kernel, leveraging hardware extensions (Intel VT or AMD-V) to run multiple virtual machines with unmodified guest operating systems. It has been part of the kernel since version 2.6.20 and its userspace component is provided by QEMU.

9

Releases

Latest Release

7.1

Release Date

2026-06-14

license

GPLv2

LTS Versions

6

Supported

8

7.1[Active]

Release: 2026-06-14

7.0[Active]

Release: 2026-04-12

6.18[LTS][Active]

Release: 2025-11-30End of Support: 2028-12-31

6.12[LTS][Active]

Release: 2024-11-17End of Support: 2028-12-31

6.6[LTS][Active]

Release: 2023-10-30End of Support: 2027-12-31

6.1[LTS][Active]

Release: 2022-12-11End of Support: 2027-12-31

5.15[LTS][Active]

Release: 2021-10-31End of Support: 2026-12-31

5.10[LTS][Active]

Release: 2020-12-13End of Support: 2026-12-31

2.6.20[EOL]

Release: 2007-02-04End of Support: 2007-08-25