Citrix XenServer

Citrix XenServer is a complete, managed server virtualisation platform built on the powerful Xen hypervisor. Xen technology is widely acknowledged as the fastest and most secure virtualisation software in the industry. XenServer is designed for efficient management of Windows® and Linux® virtual servers and delivers cost-effective server consolidation and business continuity.

What it does

Download and Activate

Dedicate a 64-bit system with either Intel® VT or AMD V™ technology and a Windows® OS computer to install XenServer and the XenCenter management console. Easy-to-follow steps will guide you through the entire installation process.

Convert and Consolidate

Convert existing physical servers to virtual machines using XenConvert and create new virtual machines from the XenCenter management console. Establish virtualisation templates to further facilitate the creation of new virtual machines. Reduce the number of physical servers required by migrating virtual machines.

Operate and Manage

Perform key datacentre automation tasks using the features of XenServer Free Edition in your live production environment. See how features such as XenConvert, XenMotion, and XenCenter provide the necessary tools to manage a virtual datacentre. 

What it means

As a true virtual computing solution, XenServer helps you achieve cloud-like economics through datacentre automation, increased administrative efficiency, high reliability and business continuity, and the ability to leverage the cloud as an extension of your infrastructure. It helps you:

• Automate datacentre and streamline operations
• Adapt to increasing IT demands for administrative efficiency
• Reduce unplanned downtime
• Power your cloud platform

The Citrix XenServer difference

• Best virtualisation value – Offering the power of industry-leading server virtualisation at no cost, the Xen hypervisor extends your server consolidation savings into capital equipment, space, power and cooling costs.
• Enterprise-class features – Centralised management and live virtual machine migration enables organisations to manage their environment easily and intelligently while optimising resources with zero-downtime to users.
• Easy setup and administration – XenServer can be installed and running in 10 minutes and has a unique management architecture and console that eliminates single points of failure, lets you centrally manage hundreds of virtual servers and installs with only 4 megabytes of storage.