virt-manager (EN)

Definition

virt-manager is a graphical user interface for managing virtual machines that builds on the libvirt-API. It enables the easy creation, configuration and management of VMs through an intuitive graphical interface. The tool supports various hypervisors and provides features such as live migration, snapshot creation and console access to the virtual machines.

Architecture

flowchart TD     A[virt-manager GUI] --> B[libvirt API]     B --> C[QEMU/KVM]     B --> D[Xen]     B --> E[VMware]     B --> F[Hyper-V]     C --> G[Virtual Machine 1]     C --> H[Virtual Machine 2]     D --> I[Virtual Machine 3]     E --> J[Virtual Machine 4]     F --> K[Virtual Machine 5] 

In Context

• Typically used together with KVM, Xen or other hypervisors
• Related to: libvirt, virt-install, virt-viewer
• Example use: Server virtualization management in Linux environments