Types of VPS virtualization

There are several types of virtualization used by VPS providers:

  • OpenVZ: Free software. OS-level virtualization Linux containers. Most popular among VPS providers. Many abuse it and oversell the available resources. Cheapest option.
  • KVM: Free software. Full virtualization (allows custom kernels). Same level as Xen.
  • Xen: Free software.  Many versions available.  Full virtualization. Same level as KVM.
  • VMware: Proprietary software.  Popular in corporate environments, less used by VPS providers.

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