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Making Virtual Servers a Reality
Here is an interesting sales focused article on server virtualization from Rich Schwerin (rich.schwerin@oracle.com) who is the Linux, virtualization, and open source product marketing manager with Oracle technology marketing. It appeared in Oracle News and by the looks of it … Continue reading
Wim Coekaerts – Responsible for Oracle VM
I thought you might be interested to know a bit about Wim Coekaerts – Vice President of Linux Engineering who is mentioned a fair bit on the oracle site and through other sites due to Wim being responsible for oracle … Continue reading
Oracle VM and integration with Enterprise Manager
This is an interesting comment I found at http://tardate.blogspot.com/ about the perception of where oracle vm will go. I think it is very true. “Virtualization – The announcement of Oracle VM may prove to be a blockbuster if it is … Continue reading
Happy New Year
Hi everyone, Sorry for the lack of Oracle VM posts as I’ve been away on holidays but I am back now. Here’s to a successful 2008
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Oracle clarifies VMware support plans sort of
Interesting article that I found on the support policies for Oracle products and VMWare now that Oracle VM is out courtesy of Computerworld – http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=871537784&rid=-180 Three weeks after its openworld gathering, Oracle is taking one more stab at clarifying its … Continue reading
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Oracle vm components diagram
I find this oracle vm diagram pretty clear in understanding exactly how oracle vm is made up of all the different components. What is good is that to me it clearly shows the relationship of the vm agent and hypervisor … Continue reading
Oracle VM based on version 3.1.1 of the Xen Hypervisor
The Oracle VM offering is based on version 3.1.1 of the Xen Hypervisor which according to Oracle has been fully tested so that it can be used commercially. This announcement demonstrates that Xen Hypervisor is beginning to gain significant acceptance … Continue reading
Oracle VM Templates now available
The following oracle vm templates are now available. The 1st configuration is for 1 virtual CPU, 1GB memory, 4GB /root It is available for: Oracle Enterprise Linux release 4 Update 5 x86 Oracle Enterprise Linux release 4 Update … Continue reading
Using Oracle VM with Oracle e-business suite
Here’s a note about oracle vm and e-business suite from Steven Chan published on 11/14/2007 – reference – http://blogs.oracle.com/schan/2007/11/14#a2215 We’ve been testing Oracle VM with the E-Business Suite prior to its unveiling at OpenWorld. While my team has more certification … Continue reading
Oracle VM pricing
As you may well know, Oracle VM is free to download, where Oracle VM costs money is by paying for support. The cheapest support option is Oracle VM Premier Limited which costs $499: Oracle VM Premier Limited Support subscription applies … Continue reading