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Ask the expert: Xen, KVM and other free hypervisor options

Virtualization ultimately saves you money, but you need to front costs first -- or do you? We asked an expert to explain free hypervisor options. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
Paravirtualization pros and cons

Expert Bernard Golden takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of paravirtualization in this expert response. Continue Reading
Best management tool for Xen?

Find the best management tool for Xen in this expert response from site expert Anil Desai. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading

What operating systems does Xen support?

Xen supports a variety of operating systems, and Bernard Golden will touch on all of them in this expert response. Continue Reading
How is Xen different from other virtualization products?

What makes Xen different from other virtualization products? Bernard Golden will tell you in the expert response. Continue Reading
Free, open source virtualization

Looking for free, open source options for your data center? Bernard Golden offers some suggestions in this expert response. Continue Reading
So ... many ... choices!?!

How can you figure out which server virtualization solution is right for your organization? Expert Andrew Kutz offers some pointers, comparing the five leaders on six key criteria. Continue Reading