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Running open source Xen in VMware environments
Open source Xen can boost Linux server performance in VMware environments, but it also complicates virtualization management. Does open source Xen make sense for your IT shop? Tip
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Linux community turning away from Xen virtualization
Xen, the early favorite to win the open source virtualization crown, is passed over in favor of KVM at select hosting and cloud providers. Problems with Xen's lack of integration into the main Linux kernel hobbled the hypervisor, and KVM's integrated... Article
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Using libguestfs to easily access Linux virtual machine file systems
Libguestfs is a library on Linux that helps you access and modify virtual machine disk images. You can then run Linux commands and troubleshoot the machine image from the libguestfs shell or host operating system. Learn how to navigate libguestfs, an... Tip
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Linux virtualization betas delivered by Red Hat and Microsoft
Red Hat and MIcrosoft released new beta versions of virtualization hypervisors this week. Red Hat made version 2.2 of its Kernel-based VM-based RHEV available, and Microsoft debuted the beta of its Linux Integration Services for Hyper-V with Linux sy... News
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SLES 11 virtual machine management tools: libvirt and Platespin
In Novell SLES 11, virtualization machine management is tricky, but libvirt, virt-manager and PlateSpin Orchestrate can help. Which VM management tool is best for you? Tip
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Red Hat KVM key to IBM's cloud test and dev tool
Red Hat's KVM virtualization underpins the new cloud software test and development service from IBM. This is just one of the recent Red Hat KVM wins, as the company tries to gain more virtualization market share. News
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux now supported by Microsoft's Hyper-V Linux Integration Components
Microsoft's Hyper-V Linux Integration Components now support Red Hat Enterprise Linux in preparation for future market demand. News
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Novell KVM hypervisor in the works
Novell is following in the footsteps of Red Hat and developing a KVM hypervisor called AlacrityVM. News
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VMware shops weigh ESX vs. ESXi
Migrating from ESX to ESXi can be a hassle, but forward-looking users say there are clear management benefits from using the slimmed-down hypervisor. Article
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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. Tip