[Xen] Differences between Image-Based VM and lvM-Based VM

[Balbuzard]

Hey,
I am new to Xen, and I don't see the differences between Image-Based VM and LVM-Based VM.
I have read the tutoriel of falko; Image-Based VM are said to be more heavy and slow in the disk, but is there any other differences? In there any link with para-full virtualisation provided by Xen?
Sorry for my so basic question! But I have nothing found about this yet.
Thanks a lot for your answers and help!

[Flash]

In case of Image based, Xen takes care of reading and writing the files to the disk (in the image file) which in turn is written to the actual disk by the kernel, in case of LVM, Xen doesnt worry about it and lets the kernel handle it. the second one is a lot faster.

The reason to pick image based over LVM based is the image based are much easyer to handle, you have all files in 1 directory and you can delete them if you want very easy. LVM takes a bit more knowledge to work with.

[Balbuzard]

Oki, Thanks for your answer. Is there any link between full and para virtualisation and LVM / Image - Based VM?
I have read that Xen can provide the both kind of virtualisation, but I have not read anything yet to explain how to do it.
Moreover, I have to install in a VM a graphic application, and I would like to provide it with direct access to the graphic card (I am afraid that VNC is not enough); Is it easier with LVM-Based VM or should I do it with Image-Based VM?
Thanks a lot for your help! (And sorry for my bad English :-S)

[falko]

Originally Posted by Balbuzard

Oki, Thanks for your answer. Is there any link between full and para virtualisation and LVM / Image - Based VM?

Full-/paravirtualization do have nothing to do with image-/LVM-based guests. You can use images or LVM for both full and paravirtualization.

Originally Posted by Balbuzard

I have read that Xen can provide the both kind of virtualisation, but I have not read anything yet to explain how to do it.

Most Xen guides here are for paravirtualization. Here's one for full virtualization: http://www.howtoforge.com/how-to-run...n-lenny-x86_64

Originally Posted by Balbuzard

Is it easier with LVM-Based VM or should I do it with Image-Based VM?

Doesn't matter. If you use images or LVM does have nothing to do with the capabilities of the guest.

[Balbuzard]

Oki, Thank you very much for your answer!
I will come back to you if any I have some other problems with Xen ;-)