Virtual Machine Additions For Linux 2.0.0

Virtual Machine Additions for Linux is a set of software components and drivers developed by Microsoft that enhances the performance and functionality of Linux virtual machines running on Hyper-V, Microsoft's virtualization platform.

This set of additions includes drivers for network, display, and storage devices, as well as other components that optimize the integration between the Linux virtual machine and the Hyper-V host operating system. By installing these additions, Linux virtual machines can achieve better performance, compatibility, and reliability when running on Hyper-V.

• Network Driver: Enables faster network performance and enhances network security by integrating with the Hyper-V virtual switch.
• Display Driver: Provides high-resolution graphics in Linux virtual machines running on Hyper-V.
• Storage Driver: Enables Linux virtual machines to access virtual disks configured on a Hyper-V host.

Other features include support for integration services, time synchronization, and mouse integration. These additions are available for various distributions of Linux, including Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Oracle Linux.

Virtual Machine Additions for Linux enhances the user experience of running Linux virtual machines on Hyper-V and helps to deliver high performance and seamless integration.