G2

Craig N.

Space Systems Architect & Pico Sat Architect

Computer Networking

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/3/2016

"The original hypervisor for running virtual machines"

5/5

What do you like best about Xen Project?

Xen was one of the first reliable hypervisors to be released. It is & was so powerful, that any time someone said "virtual server", you would think Xen, and it is currently the number one & most used virtualization platform in the cloud, which says a lot. Since Xen is separate from the OS & goes even further by separating out each component, it provides exceptional security, performance, and full OS neutrality, letting you run any OS you want in a virtual environment. Xen has many cutting edge features, and is always adding more, while making sure it is one of the most stable platforms available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xen Project?

Xen does not offer a wide variety of easy to use management tools, and you should expect the same level of management tools as most other open-source software. The command line also requires quite a bit of training, though command syntax and how-to's are all over the internet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Xen Project:

Look at all of your options, especially open-source xen project compared to paid Citrix Xen Server. If you have technical expertise available to you and need to save funds, Xen Project is a great solution. Yet if you don't have access very tech savvy employees or cost isn't a big problem, then Citrix Xen might be a better option, and both provide the same benefits. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Xen Project solving and how is that benefiting you?

Xen allows us to utilize all of our hardware capabilities, while reducing the costs of buying additional servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.