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Citrix XenServer
Citrix XenServer™ is the only enterprise-class, cloud-proven server virtualization platform that delivers the critical features of live migration and centralized multi-server management at no cost. XenServer is an open and powerful server virtualization solution that radically reduces datacenter costs by transforming static and complex datacenter environments into more dynamic, easy to manage IT service delivery centers.
What’s New?
By providing features like live migration, shared storage support, centralized multi-server management plus P2V and V2V conversion tools in the free version, XenServer enables any organization, no matter the size or budget, to immediately benefit from the power of server virtualization.
| Features included at no cost | Citrix XenServer | VMware ESXi |
| Bare-metal hypervisor | 64-bit | 32-bit |
| Max virtual CPUs | 8 | 4 |
| Windows® and Linux guests |  |
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| Unlimited servers, VMs, memory |  |
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| P2V & V2V conversion | |
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| Shared SAN and NAS storage | |
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| Centralized multi-server management | |
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| Resilient distributed management architecture | |
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| Live motion | |
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| Shared VM template library | |
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| Centralized configuration management | |
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| Virtual infrastructure patch management | |
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| Intelligent initial VM placement | |
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| Intelligent server maintenance mode | |
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| Fine-grained CPU resource controls | |
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| Hot-swappable disks and NICs | |
More information on the differences between XenServer and VMware can be found in this white paper
Key benefits
XenServer has fast become a leading server virtualization technology with over 5,000 customers and enterprise-class features that rival leading virtualization platforms. XenServer, as recently reviewed by Allan Stevens of ZDnet, “is very much a production-class virtualization solution with features that match, and in some cases exceed, what’s available on rival platforms.”
- Best virtualization value – Starting with the virtualization power of the industry-leading Xen® hypervisor at no cost, users can extend their server consolidation savings into capital equipment, space, power and cooling costs.
- Enterprise-class features – Centralized multi-server management and live migration using XenMotion enables users to manage the virtualized environment easily and intelligently while optimizing resource with zero-downtime to users.
- Easy setup and administration – Being easy to use is just one reason XenServer was named the Most Innovative Product of the Year for virtualization in 2008 by VARBusiness. XenServer can be installed and running in about 10 minutes (10 to Xen) and also has a unique management architecture that eliminates single points of failure. Easily manage hundreds of virtual machines with the included XenCenter management console that installs with only 4 megabytes of storage
