Capsules of a virtual server in a hypervisor subpartition

Embodiments relate generally to a method for encapsulating a virtual server in a hypervisor subpartition a single logical partition to provide additional hardware support and advanced virtualization functions. One aspect involves the execution of a first hypervisor and one or more additional hypervisors on a single logical partition. A request for the management of a virtual server is received at the first hypervisor. The request is then evaluated to determine what resources are needed to manage the virtual server. On the basis of the evaluated request either the first hypervisor, or the one or more additional hypervisors are selected to perform the request.