Informatica, Virtualizzazione How to Install KVM and Manage Virtual Machines in Ubuntu 18.04 31 Agosto 2018 admin KVM or Kernel-Based Virtual Machine provides a virtual environment used for running one or more additional operating systems besides the primary system without interfering with its functions. In KVM, the Linux Kernel makes use of the virtualization technology by utilizing your existing system and hardware resources. The new virtual environment created by KVM can be used for providing extra workspace for software testers, developers, architects and even home users.