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definition

English

short:

Linux-VServer is for running multiple instances of GNU/Linux on a single machine. The instances are strictly separated form each other by context isolation. All contexts use the same kernel, which makes this virtualization technique very efficient. The field of application ranges from running single processes in an own context to complete virtual private servers. With many distributions it is possible to run them unmodified in a context.

long:

Linux-VServer is for running multiple instances of GNU/Linux on a single machine. The instances are strictly separated form each other by a technique called context isolation, which offers a very fine granularity in assigning access rights and restrictions to the resources of the machine. It is possible to share CPU, RAM, Disk I/O, Diskspace and networking in a soft way as well as set limits to particular contexts and assign quotas..

The contexts themselves are robust enough to boot many Linux distributions unmodified, including Debian and Fedora Core. Creating the contexts simply requires a Linux-VServer patched kernel and a set of userspace tools. Creating a context is similar to creating a choot environment - but much more secure.

All instances use same kernel, which makes this virtualization technique very efficient. The field of application ranges from running single processes in an own context for security reasons to complete virtual private server environments or even multi-headed desktop systems. Virtual private servers are commonly used in web hosting services, where they are useful for segregating customer accounts, pooling resources and containing any potential security breaches.

German

Linux-VServer ermöglicht es mehrere Instanzen von GNI/Linux auf einer einzigen Maschine laufen zu lassen. Die Instanzen werden durch Context Isolation streng voneinander getrennt. Jeder Context nutzt den selben Kernel, was diese Virtualisierungstechnik sehr effizient macht.