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Xen and open source

Xen has long been the open source alternative to the proprietary server virtualization hypervisors, and the kernel-based virtual machine (KVM) hypervisor is emerging as another option. Open source virtualization can provide flexibility and cost savings, but the lack of strong third-party support is a deal-breaker for some organizations.

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  • Working with Xen in Slackware 12.0

    Ask the Expert - Site expert Bernard Golden answers a user question about working with Xen in Slackware 12. 14 February 2008

  • Will virtualization leave Linux behind?

    Ask the Expert - Virtualization is having a positive impact on Windows based applications, but will it leave Linux behind? Bernard Golden weighs in with his thoughts in this expert response. 07 August 2007

  • The new XenServer product family

    Ask the Expert - The XenServer family of products has hit the market and Bernard Golden tells us whether or not it will make an impact in this expert response. 09 January 2007

  • Paravirtualization pros and cons

    Ask the Expert - Expert Bernard Golden takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of paravirtualization in this expert response. 08 January 2007

  • How will KVM and the Linux kernel affect Linux users?

    Ask the Expert - KVM and the Linux kernel will affect Linux users. Learn how from Bernard Golden in this expert response. 08 January 2007

  • Help with Xen terms

    Ask the Expert - Reading or talking about Xen, and not sure what a few words mean? Find out in this expert response from Xen expert Bernard Golden. 06 December 2006

  • How to get started with Xen

    Ask the Expert - New to virtualization, and want to try out Xen? Read this response for the advice expert Bernard Golden gave to a newbie. 05 December 2006

  • I keep hearing about Xen and virtualization. What is it?

    Ask the Expert - Curious about Xen and virtualization? Bernard Golden offers a broad overview in this expert response. 25 May 2006

  • How can I tell if my machines have these new chips?

    Ask the Expert - Wondering if your hardware is virtualization enabled? Expert Bernard Golden tells you what to look for in this expert response. 25 May 2006

  • What operating systems does Xen support?

    Ask the Expert - Xen supports a variety of operating systems, and Bernard Golden will touch on all of them in this expert response. 25 May 2006