The latest version of Cloud Hypervisor, version 50, has been released. It includes support for QCOW2 compression along with various performance improvements.
Cloud Hypervisor 50 marks a new milestone in this open-source virtualization technology. The release introduces QCOW2 compression, enabling more efficient storage handling for virtual machine disk images. Additionally, the update brings performance enhancements to improve overall efficiency in cloud environments.
Phoronix, a key source for Linux hardware and software news, announced the release, highlighting its relevance to Linux server benchmarks and open-source graphics. This version builds on previous iterations, focusing on optimizations that benefit users in desktop Linux and Ubuntu hardware setups.
While specific details on the extent of performance gains remain limited in initial reports, the inclusion of QCOW2 compression addresses a common need for better resource utilization in virtualized systems. Developers and users in the Linux community can now access these features through the official channels.
