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Citrix XenServer

• Is the XenServer hypervisor worth the cost?

  There is a free, easy-to-obtain version of Citrix XenServer, but additional features and commercial support from Citrix -- which some shops might need -- require a license. Continue Reading

• XCP-ng offers new hypervisor option for cost-conscious shops

  A new open source fork of Citrix XenServer includes many features proprietary hypervisors offer, but it's not likely to displace market leaders any time soon. Continue Reading

• Install XenServer and use XenCenter for configuration

  In the open source arena, there are many options for Xen, but XenServer includes the XenCenter management console. Read these expert tips before installing it. Continue Reading

• Xen open source project: Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated

  Under guidance of the Linux Foundation, the Xen project lives on as the hypervisor supporting major cloud providers and enterprises. Continue Reading

• Where are Citrix and VMware headed with end-user products?

  In this podcast, we shed light on Citrix and VMware end-user product roadmaps with a recent news recap and an interview with VMware CTO Kit Colbert. Continue Reading

• Cloud is making open source Xen relevant again

  Open source Xen was once at the top of the mountain but fell off shortly thereafter. Where does it stand in today’s market?Continue Reading

• Questions to ask before choosing an open source hypervisor

  The vSphere vs. Hyper-V debate overshadows Xen vs. KVM, but open source hypervisor comparison requires the same deliberation.Continue Reading

• How open source Xen lost its footing

  Open source Xen initially caused a stir in the industry, but a series of moves from Linux vendors has stunted the hypervisor’s adoption rate.Continue Reading

• 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.Continue Reading

• 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.Continue Reading

• Xen virtualization vs. KVM virtualization architecture

  Xen virtualization and KVM virtualization architecture differ. If you're considering open source virtualization, this section of our guide explores these virtualization technologies.Continue Reading

• WebEX on Backup Vendors – esXpress by PHD Technologies

  Seeing how mature the various vendors' technologies have become, what their future directions might be, and generally where we are in the world of VM backup.Continue Reading

• Linux virtualization trends: Xen, KVM vendors vie for corporate market

  Competition between the Xen hypervisor and KVM for the virtualization market has spawned four credible options: VMware, Citrix's Xen, Linux KVM and Microsoft's Hyper-V.Continue Reading

• SAP chooses Citrix XenServer over VMware: News in brief

  In today's news in brief, SAP uses Citrix XenServer instead of VMware, ScaleMP's new vSMP Foundation supports Intel Nehalem processors, and EMC Smarts is now VMware-aware.Continue Reading

• The best virtualization products of 2008

  SearchServerVirtualization.com has announced the winners of its 2008 Products of the Year awards, recognizing innovative and valuable virtualization offerings in five categories.Continue Reading