[et-mgmt-tools] when and how to modify xen paravirtualized guest os kernel after install it by virt-manager?

[Michael DeHaan]

youhongyu wrote:
> Michael DeHaan 写道:
>> youhongyu wrote:
>>> hi all,
>>>
>>> it is said that paravirtualized virtual machine need a modified 
>>> kernel, isn't this true?
>>> i install fc7 as a guest os by virtual-manager in xen mode, but no 
>>> where have noticed me to do any modification with guest os kernel, why?
>>>
>>> thank to all
>>>
>>> youhongyu
>>> 20070629
>>>
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>> Basically you just need to "yum install kernel-xen" as opposed to 
>> "kernel" and verify that the Xen kernel option is selected in grub 
>> when you boot.
>>
>> It sounds like you are already running the Xen kernel, so you're good 
>> to go.
>>
>> --Michael
>>
>>
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> You mean that only the host kernel need to be modified, and the guest 
> os kernel need NOT to be modified? when with or without vt support?
> Thank you!
>
> youhongyu
> 20070629
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Both the host and guest have to use "kernel-xen" to have paravirtualized 
guests.

For full virt, only the host needs the xen kernel.