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.
Virtualization in the Datacenter
In the datacenter, this means extending virtualization to the servers that run the business logic of applications and the storage systems that manage application data. Citrix will distribute and promote the XenSource product line through its channel partners to bring next-generation virtualization solutions to more than 200,000 customers worldwide. Partners and customers alike have indicated there is significant market demand for non-proprietary solutions optimized for ease-of-use.
Storage Virtualization
On the storage side, Citrix will continue the XenSource strategy of leveraging key industry partners to ensure that the open-architecture XenSource product line works well with the storage management tools customers are already using, rather than trying to recreate new management solutions for their virtualized resources.
Desktop Virtualization
At the desktop, the combination of Citrix and XenSource technologies will make the vision of virtual desktop delivery a mainstream market reality. Industry experts estimate that up to 30 million office workers will move to virtual desktops over the next five years, creating a new $1 billion market for desktop virtualization. While most of the underlying technology to realize this vision exists today, the available solutions are still far too complex and expensive for most customers to assemble, integrate and manage.
Leveraging the Power of Xen
XenSource is the leading provider of enterprise-class virtual infrastructure solutions based on the open source Xen™ virtualization engine. Originally developed by leading scientists at the Computer Laboratory of Cambridge University, the Xen engine is based on a next-generation technology known as “paravirtualization”, widely acknowledged as the fastest and most secure in the industry. Today, the Xen engine is developed collaboratively by a broad open source community comprised of leading engineers at more than 20 of the largest and most innovative vendors in the industry.
