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Virtualization pricing wars: The future of VMware, Hyper-V and Xen
The impending release of Hyper-V may change the virtualization landscape, particularly for VMware and Citrix Systems' Xen. This special report looks at how price and performance will factor in for users and which technologies might prevail. Special Report
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Special Report: VMworld 2006
It's here -- VMworld 2006, where all major virtualization players come together. We're there for the entire event, so check this page regularly for updates from Los Angeles. Special Report
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Top 10 server virtualization news stories of 2011
New technologies, new products and new controversies made headlines in 2011. Find out which made our list of the top server virtualization news. News | 20 Dec 2011
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QuorumSoft adds file-level restore for XenServer: News in brief
Actifio scores funding, expands in North America; DataCore melds software with Microsoft SCOM; EMC Iomega, StorMagic certified for vSphere 5. News | 09 Dec 2011
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Open source hypervisors on VMware shops’ radars
Respondents in our 2011 Virtualization Decisions survey gave Citrix XenServer and Red Hat KVM a new look. News | 11 Oct 2011
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Citrix refocuses on cloud, turns to Microsoft with XenServer 6.0
Now in beta, XenServer 6.0 sports improvements including a more integrated distributed virtual switch, but Citrix is handing enterprise virtualization management reins over to Microsoft. News | 04 Aug 2011
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XenServer 6.0 beta out: Virtualization news in brief
XenServer 6.0 adds support for cross-platform management with Microsoft and VMware; VMTurbo unveils free virtualization management tool; VMware Labs simplifies client application. News | 08 Jul 2011
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Citrix ceases sale of Essentials for Hyper-V
Citing Citrix Essentials' overlap with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012, Citrix says it will focus its development efforts elsewhere. News | 23 Jun 2011
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Citrix focuses on choice with XenServer 6.0, Project Olympus
In a sign of more mixed virtual environments, Microsoft System Center will manage XenServer 6.0, and two new Citrix cloud initiatives will support both Hyper-V and VMware. News | 26 May 2011
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With XenServer 6.0, Citrix takes another stab at VMware
Citrix will release the XenServer 6.0 beta in the run-up to its annual user conference, but some say it’s too late in the game to catch up to VMware. News | 13 May 2011
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Microsoft, Citrix, Red Hat still lag VMware in features
XenServer, Hyper-V and KVM users still await feature parity with VMware’s vSphere while others work through integration issues. News | 03 Mar 2011
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Citrix: ‘This is the year’ of self service for virtualized enterprises
Self-service provisioning is beginning to take hold in academic environments, and Citrix thinks enterprises will soon follow suit with the self-service portal in XenServer 5.6. News | 11 Feb 2011
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Windows PowerShell cmdlets for XenServer management
You can make Citrix XenServer management easier by using Windows PowerShell cmdlets. The XenServer PowerShell snap-in is handy for automating tasks. Tip
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Top 10 hypervisors: Choosing the best hypervisor technology
To find the best hypervisor technology, first decide whether you want a hosted or bare-metal virtualization hypervisor. Tip
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A VMware admin's guide to the XenServer command line
If you're a VMware admin, don't just stick with what you know. Understanding the XenServer CLI can come in handy if you have to master XenServer management. Tip
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Mixing and matching virtualization platforms
Using multiple virtualization platforms allows you to avoid vendor lock-in, but it can be difficult to bridge and manage technologies from different virtualization vendors. Tip
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XenServer management for the VMware administrator
If you’re a VMware administrator, you may not have ventured outside the VMware realm. But learning XenServer management with the command line can round out your infrastructure skills. Tip
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Open source virtualization software: Cost considerations
Enterprise-ready open source virtualization software comes with a cost. With this breakdown, you can determine the most complete option for your environment at the best price. Tip
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XenServer 5.6: Which edition is right for you?
Citrix XenServer 5.6 comes in four editions. The free edition covers the basics, but other editions include site recovery, lifecycle management and more advanced features. Tip
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Installing virtual machines in Citrix XenServer 5.5
Installing virtual machines in XenServer isn't hard, but you need to take some precautions. This step-by-step tip helps you install virtual machines without problems. Tip
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Connecting an iSCSI storage system to XenServer
Attaching an iSCSI storage system to XenServer allows administrators to use advanced virtualization features, such as live migration. Here's how. Tip
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Citrix Essentials boosts virtualization features in XenServer
You can explore Citrix Essentials for free in a 30-day trial. Find out how to take high availability, automatic provisioning and other XenServer virtualization features for a spin. Tip
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Virtualizing large applications
Looking to host large applications in a virtualized environment? Eric Siebert has some suggestions for platforms you can utilize in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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The new XenServer product family
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. Ask the Expert
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How will KVM and the Linux kernel affect Linux users?
KVM and the Linux kernel will affect Linux users. Learn how from Bernard Golden in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Paravirtualization pros and cons
Expert Bernard Golden takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of paravirtualization in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Best management tool for Xen?
Find the best management tool for Xen in this expert response from site expert Anil Desai. Ask the Expert
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Help with Xen terms
Reading or talking about Xen, and not sure what a few words mean? Find out in this expert response from Xen expert Bernard Golden. Ask the Expert
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How to get started with Xen
New to virtualization, and want to try out Xen? Read this response for the advice expert Bernard Golden gave to a newbie. Ask the Expert
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Importing virtual machines from other platforms
Looking to import virtual machines created with VMware and Xen to Microsoft Virtual Server? Serdar Yegulalp will tell you if it is possible in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Xen is an island
Microsoft Virtual Server is compatible with some virtualization platforms, but is it compatible with Xen? Serdar Yegulalp investigates in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Virtuozzo vs. VMware, Microsoft, XenSource
A reader wanted to know more about application virtualization programs like Virtuozzo. Expert Anil Desai briefly compares it with server virtualization solutions like Xen, VMware, and Microsoft Virtual Server. Ask the Expert
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physical block device (PBD)
In a Citrix XenServer, a physical block device (PBD) is a connector object that represents the interface between a physical host and an attached storage repository. Word
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Xen
Xen is an open source virtual machine monitor for x86-compatible computers. Xen makes it possible for multiple guest operating systems to run on a single computer by using a software layer called a hypervisor to mediate access to the real hardware...... Word
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XenApp, XenDesktop drive XenServer growth
Citrix XenServer is the fastest-growing hypervisor on the market, thanks to the popularity of XenApp and XenDesktop. But that's not the only reason for XenServer's recent momentum. Podcast
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XenServer 5.6 adds new features
Citrix Systems has released XenServer 5.6, which boasts improved memory and CPU support. Find out more and get all the week's news in this podcast. Podcast
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Simon Crosby explains Citrix's open source XenServer move
Why is Citrix making XenServer's core components available to the open source community? Find out in this interview with Simon Crosby, Citrix CTO and XenSource founder. Podcast
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Citrix open sources XenServer
First, Citrix Systems decided to give away its XenServer hypervisor for free. Now the company is making the XenServer code completely open source. Podcast
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FAQ: New Citrix XenServer 5.5 features
Virtualization expert Rick Vanover answers frequently asked questions about new XenServer 5.5 features and how they'll affect Citrix in the market. Podcast
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VMware vSphere licensing policy causes uproar
Virtualization expert Eric Siebert discusses VMware's controversial vSphere licensing policy on This Week in Virtualization, our weekly news podcast. Podcast
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XenServer price changes draw admins' interest
Since Citrix Systems made XenServer free in February, more admins say they've given the platform a second look. Hear all about it in this edition of This Week in Virtualization. Podcast
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Citrix XenServer 5.5 beta available for download
This Week in Virtualization: Citrix Systems releases the XenServer 5.5 beta in advance of next week's Synergy conference, and VMware users clamor for vSphere 4. Podcast
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Top 10 server virtualization news stories of 2011
New technologies, new products and new controversies made headlines in 2011. Find out which made our list of the top server virtualization news. News
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QuorumSoft adds file-level restore for XenServer: News in brief
Actifio scores funding, expands in North America; DataCore melds software with Microsoft SCOM; EMC Iomega, StorMagic certified for vSphere 5. News
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Virtualization Decisions 2011 Purchasing Intentions Survey
Read the Virtualization Decisions 2011 Purchasing Intentions Survey to see the latest virtualization, data center and cloud computing trends. guide
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Open source hypervisors on VMware shops’ radars
Respondents in our 2011 Virtualization Decisions survey gave Citrix XenServer and Red Hat KVM a new look. News
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Windows PowerShell cmdlets for XenServer management
You can make Citrix XenServer management easier by using Windows PowerShell cmdlets. The XenServer PowerShell snap-in is handy for automating tasks. Tip
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Top 10 hypervisors: Choosing the best hypervisor technology
To find the best hypervisor technology, first decide whether you want a hosted or bare-metal virtualization hypervisor. Tip
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Citrix refocuses on cloud, turns to Microsoft with XenServer 6.0
Now in beta, XenServer 6.0 sports improvements including a more integrated distributed virtual switch, but Citrix is handing enterprise virtualization management reins over to Microsoft. News
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XenServer 6.0 beta out: Virtualization news in brief
XenServer 6.0 adds support for cross-platform management with Microsoft and VMware; VMTurbo unveils free virtualization management tool; VMware Labs simplifies client application. News
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Citrix ceases sale of Essentials for Hyper-V
Citing Citrix Essentials' overlap with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012, Citrix says it will focus its development efforts elsewhere. News
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Citrix focuses on choice with XenServer 6.0, Project Olympus
In a sign of more mixed virtual environments, Microsoft System Center will manage XenServer 6.0, and two new Citrix cloud initiatives will support both Hyper-V and VMware. News
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About Citrix XenServer
Citrix XenServer offers a low-cost alternate to the market-leading VMware and can offer the performance, features and reliability that many IT shops need in a virtualization technology. This section provides news, case studies and tutorials on using Citrix XenServer, compares the pros and cons of XenServer with those of Microsoft's Hyper-V and VMware in terms of price, functionality, performance, ease of use, support and reliability and provides step-by-step tutorials on installing and using XenServer and management tools in a virtualized environment.