Xen Project

Open source

An open-source type-1 hypervisor used for virtualization in servers and cloud infrastructure.

License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): hypervisor, virtualization, open-source, embedded, linux-foundationVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hosted, embeddedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): GPL-2.0-onlyVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): thin virtualization control layer providing isolation and managing hardware, isolated guest operating systems and runtimes, real-time monitoring and protection for virtualized environments, isolation and real-time support for embedded and automotive systems, safety-critical systems supportVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Teams building cloud, embedded or security-sensitive platforms needing hypervisor isolation and long-term control.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): server virtualization, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), desktop virtualization, security applications, embedded and hardware appliances, automotive/aviationVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): specialistVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 4.22Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2003Verified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): foundationVerified

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