From abf533f0d5417dbed5a0544781b1b54ba131084f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Price Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:11:06 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/1] update ParaVM/HVM help text svn path=/trunk/packages/invirt-web/; revision=1736 --- code/main.py | 10 ++++++++-- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/code/main.py b/code/main.py index a324306..b0f6674 100755 --- a/code/main.py +++ b/code/main.py @@ -446,8 +446,14 @@ to %s, using the name of the machine as your username.""" % config.console.hostname, 'HVM/ParaVM': """ HVM machines use the virtualization features of the processor, while -ParaVM machines use Xen's emulation of virtualization features. You -want an HVM virtualized machine.""", +ParaVM machines rely on a modified kernel to communicate directly with +the hypervisor. HVMs support boot CDs of any operating system, and +the VNC console applet. The three-minute autoinstaller produces +ParaVMs. ParaVMs typically are more efficient, and always support the +console server.

+ +

We recommend using a ParaVM when possible and an HVM when necessary. +""", 'CPU Weight': """ Don't ask us! We're as mystified as you are.""", 'Owner': """ -- 1.7.9.5