KVM Switch Overview
KVM stands for Keyboard, video and mouse. KVM is a hardware device which is used for the doing multiplying task. It allows us to do more than one task at a time. After the virtualization foundation, KVM becomes more popular.
If you don't have information about KVM, you reached the exact place where you can know some features of KVM.
Features
Due to KVM, you do not need Extra USB hubs because it gives you peripheral support. By purchasing only one set of Keyboard, video and mouse, you can control multiple computers.
For example, sometimes you need a connection between mobile phone and computer both like a smartphone and laptop, but you have no idea or information about how they both link? If you have KVM set, you can easily connect both .those who are professional, use them to connect a printer with many other computers.
It doesn't make any confusion because having one Keyboard, video and mouse are easy to manage. If you have more than one Keyboard, you will be confused because when you are doing some work, you forget which Keyboard is with which pc.
Here are some Pros and cons:
Pros
- It saves money from buying more computer because KVM does many tasks at the same time.
- Free space: it can keep your desk save from more Keyboard, video and mouse.
- You can exchange your data in all computers and also transfer all the data, files into all computers.
- It allows gaining network flexibility.
- It supports both Linux kernel and OS vendors.
Cons
- Some reliability issues occur.
- The worst con is that it lacks enterprise API because it is tyoe2 hypervisor.
Conclusion
KVM wins the most inexpensive KVM setup. People can afford second hand two computers but can't purchase a double keyboard, video, mouse because the price of KVM is low and only one set gives you many options to control both of yours computer. You can buy it from online stores as well as from markets.