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Oracle VM Server for x86

In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Oracle VM Server for x86 and all the implications this topic has in today's environment. From its history to its impact on society, through its different perspectives and applications, we will analyze in depth all the relevant aspects of Oracle VM Server for x86. In addition, we will delve into the latest research and discoveries on this topic, as well as the opinions of experts on the subject. Without a doubt, Oracle VM Server for x86 is an exciting and constantly evolving topic, so this article aims to be a guide to better understand its importance and meaning today.

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Not to be confused with Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Oracle VM Server for x86
DeveloperOracle Corporation
Stable release
3.4.6.3 / 3 June 2020 (2020-06-03)[1]
Written inC
Operating systemLinux kernel
PlatformIA-32, x86-64
TypePlatform virtualization
License
  • Server: GNU GPL
  • Manager: Proprietary (redistributable freeware)
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Websitewww.oracle.com/us/technologies/virtualization/oraclevm/overview/index.html

Oracle VM Server for x86 is a server virtualization offering from Oracle Corporation. Oracle VM Server for x86 incorporates the free and open-source Xen hypervisor technology, supports Windows, Linux, and Solaris[3] guests and includes an integrated Web based management console. Oracle VM Server for x86 features fully tested and certified Oracle Applications stack in an enterprise virtualization environment.[4]

Oracle VM Server for x86 can be freely downloaded through Oracle Software Delivery Cloud.[5] Oracle announced the general availability of Oracle VM 3.4.6 at 30 November 2018.

Oracle VM Server for x86 entered sustaining support on July 1, 2024,[6] and is not receiving new patches or updates.[7] It has been replaced[8] by Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, which is based on KVM and OVirt.

Components

  • Oracle VM Manager: web based management console to manage Oracle VM Servers.
  • Oracle VM Server: includes a version of Xen hypervisor technology, and the Oracle VM Agent to communicate with Oracle VM Manager for management of virtual machines. It also includes a minimized Linux kernel as Dom0.

Resource limits

As of version 3.4.6, Oracle VM Server for x86 can take advantage of up to 384 CPUs (Tested) / 2048 CPUs (Designed), 6TB RAM per server and can host a maximum of 300 VM per server.
VCPUs per VM: 256 (PVM) / 128 (HVM, PVHVM) VMs per server, 1 TB RAM[9]

End of life

Oracle VM Server for x86 is now in sustaining support, and will not receive patches or security fixes. It has been replaced by Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Oracle VM release 3.4.6.3 is now available!".
  2. ^ "Oracle VM Server for x86". Retrieved 25 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Oracle VM Server Release Notes, Release 3.2.1". Oracle Corp. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Oracle VM". Oracle Corp. Retrieved 31 July 2008.
  5. ^ Welcome to the Oracle E-Delivery Web site for Oracle Linux and Oracle VM
  6. ^ "Lifetime Support Policy: Coverage for Oracle Open Source Service Offerings" (PDF). 1 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Oracle Open Source Support Policies" (PDF). 11 October 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  8. ^ Admin_Jeroen (23 January 2020). "Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM) replaces Oracle VM (OVM)". Exitas. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  9. ^ Oracle VM Release Notes for 3.4.6
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