
For a comprehensive list of xe commands and descriptions, see the XenServer Administrator's Guide.
1.2.3. XenServer Editions
The features available in XenServer depend on the edition. The four editions of XenServer are:
•Citrix XenServer (Free): Proven virtualization platform that delivers uncompromised performance, scale, and flexibility at no cost.
•Citrix XenServer Advanced Edition: Key high availability and advanced management tools that take virtual infrastructure to the next level.
•Citrix XenServer Enterprise Edition: Essential integration and optimization capabilities for production deployments of virtual machines.
•Citrix XenServer Platinum Edition: Advanced automation and cloud computing features for
For more information about how the XenServer edition affects the features available, visit www.citrix.com/ xenserver.
1.3. New Features in XenServer 6.1.0
XenServer 6.1.0 includes a number of new features and ongoing improvements, including:
Storage XenMotion:
Storage XenMotion allows VMs to be moved from one host to another, where the VMs are not located on storage shared between the two hosts. This enables system administrators to:
•Rebalance or move VMs between XenServer pools - for example promoting a VM from a development environment to a production environment;
•Perform software maintenance - for example upgrading or updating standalone XenServer hosts without VM downtime;
•Perform hardware maintenance - for example upgrading standalone XenServer host hardware without VM downtime;
•Reduce deployment costs by using local storage.
For more information, refer to the XenServer 6.1.0 Virtual Machine User's Guide and the XenCenter online help.
Live VDI Migration:
Live VDI Migration allows the system administrator to relocate the VM's Virtual Disk Image (VDI) without shutting down the VM. This enables system administrators to:
•Move a VM from cheap local storage to fast, resilient,
•Move a VM from a development to a production environment;
•Move between tiers of storage when a VM is limited by storage capacity;
•Perform storage array upgrades.
Networking Enhancements
•Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) support: enables the use of
•Source Load Balancing (SLB) improvements: allows up to 4 NICs to be used in an
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