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

Integration Version History

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Application VersionBug fixes / Enhancements
1.0.0Initial version with Discovery and Monitoring Implementations