Introduction
Citrix Hypervisor, formerly known as XenServer, is an enterprise-class virtualization platform developed by Citrix Systems. It allows organizations to create and manage virtualized environments for running multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical server, thereby optimizing the use of hardware resources.
High Performance
- Optimized for virtualized workloads in server, desktop, and cloud environments.
- Supports a wide range of guest OS (Windows, Linux, Unix).
- Offers GPU pass-through and virtualization, allowing multiple VMs to share GPU resources, ideal for graphics-intensive applications.
Management and Automation
- Centralized management via XenCenter for multiple hosts and VMs.
- Supports VM snapshots, live migration, high availability, and data backup integrations.
- Tools for VM creation, configuration, and resource monitoring, as well as storage and network management.
Scalability and Flexibility
- Resource pools for load balancing and optimization across hosts.
- Supports local, SAN, and NAS storage types with features like thin provisioning, storage motion, and snapshots.
Security
- Role-based access controls for secure management.
- UEFI Secure Boot and VM disk encryption for data protection.
Integration with Citrix Ecosystem
Seamless integration with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops for virtual desktop/application delivery. Works with Citrix ADC and other networking solutions for secure, optimized connectivity.
Open Source Foundation
Built on the Xen Project hypervisor, with added enterprise-grade features and support by Citrix.
Use Cases
Server Virtualization: Consolidates physical servers into VMs, improving resource efficiency.
Desktop Virtualization: Hosts virtual desktops for secure, centralized delivery.
Cloud Infrastructure: Supports scalable private or hybrid cloud environments.
Development and Testing: Enables isolated environments without additional hardware.
Key Benefits
Cost-Effective: Free version available, with upgrade options for advanced features.
Integration: Works with Citrix and third-party solutions for a versatile virtualization platform.
Enterprise-Grade: Offers features for high availability, disaster recovery, and security.
Discovery Components
Physical Hosts: Discovers servers running Citrix Hypervisor, hosting VMs.
Virtual Machines: Identifies VMs by name, configuration, OS, and resources.
Networking Resources: Discovers virtual networks, switches, and VLANs.
Storage Resources: Discovers local and shared storage for VM data.
Supported Target Versions
Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 |
Hierarchy of Citrix Hypervisor
The application can discover the following Citrix Hypervisor related resources.
- Citrix Hypervisor Pool
- Citrix Hypervisor Host
- Citrix Hypervisor Storage Repository
- Citrix Hypervisor Network Interface
- Citrix Hypervisor Virtual Machine
- Citrix Hypervisor Virtual Interface
- Citrix Hypervisor Virtual Block Device
- Citrix Hypervisor Virtual Disk
- Citrix Hypervisor Host
Integration Version History
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Application Version | Bug fixes / Enhancements |
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1.0.0 | Initial version with Discovery and Monitoring Implementations |