KVM supports a variety of storage types, each catering to different performance and feature requirements. The Raw format is simple and offers high I/O performance but lacks advanced features like snapshots. QCOW2 is more feature-rich, supporting snapshots, compression, and encryption, though it has higher CPU overhead and slightly lower performance. LVM (Logical Volume Manager) offers good performance and easy resizing with thin provisioning, though it can be complex to manage. Network-based storage solutions like iSCSI and NFS provide scalability and shared access, with iSCSI offering block-level and NFS file-level access, both supporting live migration and snapshots. Distributed storage systems like Ceph and GlusterFS are highly scalable and fault-tolerant, ideal for large environments, but require significant setup. Finally, ZFS stands out for its advanced data integrity and management features, making it suitable for environments where robustness is crucial. Each of these storage types supports essential features like live migration and snapshots, enhancing KVM’s flexibility in various use cases.