http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/server-virtualization/why-you-must-evaluate-citrix-xenserver/ A SearchServerVirtualization.com blog Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:22:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/server-virtualization/why-you-must-evaluate-citrix-xenserver/#comment-1297 The Spreading of the Field — Server Virtualization Blog Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:23:52 +0000 http://servervirtualization.blogs.techtarget.com/2007/11/27/why-you-must-evaluate-citrix-xenserver/#comment-1297 [...] When you think virtualization, VMware comes to mind as the leader, correct?  Sure ESX is the premium product right now for x86 virtualization, but there is a movement that needs awareness right now.  Last week I mentioned that we should evaluate Citrix XenServer and this week I will expand the scope of that recommendation.  The base technology of virtualization will soon be a commodity, and basic elements are free with VMware Server, XenServer Express Edition, Microsoft Virtual Server, and Microsoft Virtual PC.  The base virtualization  technology is now readily available so many ways, that the real distinguishing factor will be the management of the virtual environments, the high-availability, costs, and ease of use. [...] [...] When you think virtualization, VMware comes to mind as the leader, correct?  Sure ESX is the premium product right now for x86 virtualization, but there is a movement that needs awareness right now.  Last week I mentioned that we should evaluate Citrix XenServer and this week I will expand the scope of that recommendation.  The base technology of virtualization will soon be a commodity, and basic elements are free with VMware Server, XenServer Express Edition, Microsoft Virtual Server, and Microsoft Virtual PC.  The base virtualization  technology is now readily available so many ways, that the real distinguishing factor will be the management of the virtual environments, the high-availability, costs, and ease of use. [...]

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