Using Live Migration to Migrate a Kernel Zone

Live migration enables you to migrate a kernel zone in the running state to a new kernel zone host. Because the memory state of a kernel zone is copied to the migrated zone, a live migration results in a brief outage time that is not noticeable to most applications or to most end users. Network connections are maintained.

If the kernel zone that you want to migrate uses a memory reservation pool (MRP), ensure that MRP is enabled on the target host. See Configuring a Memory Reservation Pool for Kernel Zones.

You can use live migration for any applications that require a minimum of downtime and where applications must continue providing service without interruption.