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Jan 28, 2019 · Fundamentals

Understanding Virtio: A Semi‑Virtualization Device Abstraction for Linux Hypervisors

This article explains the concept, architecture, and API of Virtio—a semi‑virtualization abstraction layer in Linux hypervisors—covering its role in device modeling, differences between full and para‑virtualization, driver hierarchy, buffer management, and practical usage in kernel development.