KubeVirt focuses on multi-hypervisor support

The community behind KubeVirt is releasing version 1.8 of the platform. The release is compatible with Kubernetes 1.35. It demonstrates how KubeVirt continues to evolve within Kubernetes environments.

According to CloudNativeNow, the update was presented during KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026. While KubeVirt was originally developed to run kernel-based virtual machines within containers, its focus is now shifting toward supporting multiple hypervisors.

A key innovation is the introduction of a hypervisor abstraction layer, which allows other backend hypervisors to be integrated alongside KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine). With this, KubeVirt is evolving from a KVM-driven solution into a broader virtualization layer within Kubernetes. This is happening without directly changing the existing default configuration.

In terms of security, the release adds support for Intel TDX attestation, which allows virtual machines to verify that they are running on hardware that supports confidential processing. This aligns with the growing demand for confidential computing. In this model, data remains protected even during processing.

Additionally, KubeVirt addresses the increasing demand for AI and high-performance workloads within Kubernetes. Support for PCIe NUMA topology enables more efficient use of hardware, bringing performance closer to native levels.

Network management becomes more flexible

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