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Software licensing
The upstream libvirt license and the distinction from libvirtd.com editorial content.
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manual group: virtualization support
living notes: enabled
deep links: enabled
Reference core
verify upstream ↗The upstream libvirtd software is distributed under the GNU LGPL v2.1 or later. The software license should not be confused with the independent editorial content and interface of libvirtd.com.
Living manual · why this matters
What does LGPL v2.1+ apply to here?
The upstream libvirtd/libvirt software is distributed under the GNU LGPL v2.1 or later. That software license does not automatically turn every independent visual, explanatory or editorial element of libvirtd.com into upstream project content.
Operator checks
$ libvirtd --versionWhat to notice
- Always consult the license shipped with the actual software package or source tree for authoritative terms.
- Distribution packaging can include additional notices and dependency licenses.
- The site intentionally distinguishes upstream software from its own learning interface.
Deep reference
Keep going without losing the layer.
libvirtd Overviewlibvirtd overview and the modern daemon modellibvirtd is the traditional monolithic server side daemon for the libvirt virtualization management system. It accepts libvirt client requests and coordinates the drivers that manage virtual machines and related virtualiReferenceFiles, sockets, and service unitsThis page is the quick lookup table for the names operators tend to forget during an incident. Common systemd units | Unit | Purpose | | | | | libvirtd.service | Historical compatibility daemon | | libvirtd.socket | CompReferenceLibvirt ecosystem toolsLibvirt is an API ecosystem, not only virsh. Choose the tool that owns the task while keeping libvirt definitions as the common control surface. | Tool | Use | | | | | virt install | Define and install guests | | virt ma