# 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.

- **Category:** Virtualization
- **License:** GPLv2
- **Official Site:** https://www.linux-kvm.org/
- **Download:** https://www.linux-kvm.org/page/Downloads
- **Original page:** https://linuxgratis.com/en/kvm

## Releases

| Version | Release Date | End of Support | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 7.1 | 2026-06-14 | - | Active |
| 7.0 | 2026-04-12 | - | Active |
| 6.18 LTS | 2025-11-30 | 2028-12-31 | Active |
| 6.12 LTS | 2024-11-17 | 2028-12-31 | Active |
| 6.6 LTS | 2023-10-30 | 2027-12-31 | Active |
| 6.1 LTS | 2022-12-11 | 2027-12-31 | Active |
| 5.15 LTS | 2021-10-31 | 2026-12-31 | Active |
| 5.10 LTS | 2020-12-13 | 2026-12-31 | Active |
| 2.6.20 | 2007-02-04 | 2007-08-25 | EOL |