Xen vs Microsoft Hyper-V Server : Which is Better?

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Xen

Xen Project is a hypervisor using a microkernel design, providing services that allow multiple computer operating systems to execute on the same computer hardware concurrently. Developed by Citrix

License: Open Source

Categories: Network & Admin

Apps available for Linux

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Microsoft Hyper-V Server

Microsoft Hyper-V Server is a stand-alone hyper-visor based virtualization product which includes live migration. Developed by Microsoft

License: Commercial

Categories: Network & Admin

Apps available for Windows Linux

Xen VS Microsoft Hyper-V Server Feature comparision

Feature Xen Microsoft Hyper-V Server
Hypervisor
Virtualization
Open VMDK files
Multiple languages
Zalando integration
Emulation
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Linux-based
Cloud IDE
Web Development
GNU/linux-libre
Portable
Live migration
Clustering
Compatible with xen
Disaster Recovery
Virtual Machines
Container virtualization
Sandbox
Support for Android Things
Bundled with macOS
Container
High Availability
Container Orchestration
Operating system
FOSS
VNC Viewer
Parity Drives
Backup
Data Redundancy
Encrypted backups
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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