Software Requirements for Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones
To use an Oracle Solaris-supported feature within an Oracle Solaris kernel zone, both the OS of the host and the OS of its guest Kernel Zone must support the feature. Most Oracle Solaris features work out-of-box within a Kernel Zone.
Some features require additional support in the Kernel Zone hypervisor, in the Kernel Zone guest driver, or both. The Oracle Solaris system version of the host and the Kernel Zone guest determine whether a feature is supported from within a Kernel Zone. Some Oracle Solaris features are not yet supported from within a Kernel Zone.
Table 1-1 Kernel Zone Features and the Required Oracle Solaris Versions
| Oracle Solaris kernel zone Feature | Kernel Zone Guest OS Versions | Host OS Versions |
|---|---|---|
|
Software In Silicon |
11.4, 11.3 |
11.4, 11.3 |
|
Live Zone Reconfiguration |
11.4, 11.3 |
11.4, 11.3 |
|
Oracle Solaris Kernel Zone Migration |
11.4, 11.3, 11.2 |
|
|
Evacuation of Oracle Solaris Kernel Zone to Target Host |
11.4, 11.3, 11.2 |
11.4 |
Footnote 1
Adds Live Migration support.
Footnote 2
Includes suspend and resume migration support.