What is Xen XOA?

XOA is a virtual machine with Xen Orchestra already installed, thus intended to work out-of-the-box. The only dependency is a running Xen/XCP-ng hypervisor host with network and storage configurations.

Is XCP-ng a hypervisor?

Turnkey Open Source Hypervisor. Based on XenServer, XCP-ng is the result of massive cooperation between individuals and companies, to deliver a product without limits.

Is XenServer better than ESXi?

The main difference between the two is the intended usage of the software. The Citrix XenServer is used by personal users and small to medium-sized businesses, while VMware vSphere ESXi is only intended for small to medium-sized businesses and is not structured for personal use.

How to manage XenServer with XenCenter web interface?

XenCenter provides all of the major features necessary for an administrator to effectively and efficiently manage XenServer hosts.

Is there an open source version of XenServer?

XenServer is an industry-leading, open source platform for cost-effective application, desktop, cloud, and server virtual infrastructures.

Is there a third party manager for XenServer?

A third party option for managing XenServer implementations includes a web based manager known as Xen Orchestra. Xen Orchestra, in contrast to XenCenter, is installed on a Linux system and runs its own web server that allows system administrators to control XenServer implementations from theoretically any operating system.

What can XenCenter and Xen Orchestra DO FOR YOU?

XenCenter will allow for an administrator to manage multiple XenServer servers or pools and allows for the easy creation of guests, storage repositories, network interfaces (bonds/VIF), and other more advanced features in XenServer. A third party option for managing XenServer implementations includes a web based manager known as Xen Orchestra.