Virtualization

We've been evangelizating, installing and using virtualzation for over 10 years now.

Converting from Citrix XenServer to Xen open source (and other open platforms) -- cast off the bonds of your virtualizaton vendor and go open!

Xen and OpenVZ Backup -- scripts to help you backup Xen and OpenVZ.  Using snapshots this can backup live xen and live OpenVZ virtuals.  It also does incrementals so you can store days, weeks or months of backups in one place without taking up tons of room.  Using additional technologies you can send part of these backups encrypted into cloud storage for disaster recovery.

Open Source Windows Paravirtualization Drivers for Xen (GPLPV) -- Make Windows run much faster under Xen

Why Compile Xen? -- feel like being a bit lazy or want to use someone else's tested version?

My Xen is Crashing!  Quick hints on making sure you are up and running right.

Backing up Xen -- everyone's favorite task made a little easier thanks to logical volumes.  Initial thoughts on the matter, newer backup information and some actual backup scripts are at the top of the page.

Virtualization Education Links -- learn about virtualization!