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What is VirtIO? Do I need this option?

Posted on June 2, 2013

Do I need VirtIO (appears in the settings when creating a droplet)? How affects this option on system performance? Does it reduces the speed of the server?



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csalinas, enabling VirtIO does not incur any extra charges. We recommend enabling it :]

Can you provide any specific examples where VirtIO should be disabled?

You might need to disable VirtIO if you’re using a program that’s not compatible with it. Usually you’re fine with VirtIO enabled.

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