Sun xVM Opens Up Virtualization

November 15, 2007: Speaking at the Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco, Sun Microsystems CEO Jonathan Scwartz has lifted the lid on Sun’s free open source virtualization offering.

Sun xVM aims to move beyond server consolidation in recognition that virtualization must encompass all assets contained within the datacentre, from the storage to the network itself.

"The world clearly recognizes that the move to free and open source software has led to savings, efficiency and competition. Virtualization presents an equivalently compelling opportunity - but it's a move not without risk," said Schwartz.

Following on from the much lauded success of Sun’s other open source projects like Solaris and Java, Sun xVM is expected to do well and has already been publicly endorsed by AMD, Intel, Quest, Symantec, Redhat and MySQL.

"Virtualization extends the tradition of information technology enabling customers to do more with less, and its profound benefits are truly revolutionizing the industry," said Hector Ruiz, Chairman and CEO, AMD.

Oracle’s Openworld conference is fast becoming the world of virtualization announcements as Sun is the latest in a salvo of rapid fire announcements to come out of the conference.

"Virtualization is gaining momentum and bringing real value to the enterprise," said Kirk Skaugen, Vice President Server Platforms Group, Intel.

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