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Fire up your test machines! We're pleased to announce the beta release of XenServer 5.5 (code-named "Project George") is now available.
The only requirement for accessing the beta is a MyCitrix account. To access the XenServer 5.5 beta downloads once logged into MyCitrix go here directly, or select Downloads, then select "Citrix XenServer/Essentials", then scroll down to the "Betas/Tech Previews" section.
We expect this beta to last four weeks (standard disclaimer applies: actual release will be determined by test results) so it's critical we get your feedback as early as possible. To report issues go to http://bugtracker.vmd.citrix.com, more details here.
The Project George forum can be used for general discussion on the beta release and reviewing updated known issues.
XenServer 5.5 contains several highly-requested new features:
- Active Directory integration. Specify the AD domain to use for authentication by the pool and use your AD credentials to connect to the pool via XenCenter and ssh. You control which AD users/groups are allowed access.
- Workload balancing. Guest and host performance metrics are used to create star ratings for individual VM placement and balancing recommendations for resource pools to achieve optimal performance.
- LVHD. Fast cloning and snapshots are now supported on all SR types through integration of our software VHD stack and LVM-based Storage Repositories (SRs)
- Snapshot support in XenCenter. Create and manage disk snapshots from within XenCenter.
- StorageLink integration. CLI-only support for a new StorageLink Gateway SR that adds native standards-based support for HP MSA, HP EVA, EMC Clariion, and NetApp storage arrays over iSCSI and Fibre Channel with optional automated initiator/fabric/array management.
- Expanded guest OS support. RHEL 5.3, Debian Lenny, and SLES 11 Linux guests.
Carl, on behalf of the XenServer engineering team
Comments (17)
Apr 29, 2009
Anonymous says:
Is Citrix planning on utilizing Memory over commit like VMware?Is Citrix planning on utilizing Memory over commit like VMware?
Apr 30, 2009
Carl Fischer says:
Memory over-commit, which generally really means the desire for increased VM den...Memory over-commit, which generally really means the desire for increased VM density per host, is a common product request. We have plans for features in this area in the future, but not in the George release.
Apr 30, 2009
Anonymous says:
Where will these new feature sit in regard to licensing; Free, Enterprise or Pla...Where will these new feature sit in regard to licensing; Free, Enterprise or Platinum?
Apr 30, 2009
Carl Fischer says:
I posted a thread in the George beta forum with the detailsI posted a thread in the George beta forum with the details
Apr 30, 2009
Eric Benzacar says:
Is there anyway to upgrade an existing XenServer 5.0 server to 5.5 without havin...Is there anyway to upgrade an existing XenServer 5.0 server to 5.5 without having to do a fresh install? Or do I have to burn the ISO and reinstall XenServer?
Thanks,
Eric
Apr 30, 2009
Carl Fischer says:
Hi Eric - Yes, upgrade from 5.0 to 5.5 is supported in the beta. You still have...Hi Eric -
Yes, upgrade from 5.0 to 5.5 is supported in the beta. You still have to burn an ISO with the 5.5 install CD, but when running setup select Update rather than New Install.
If you have more questions please post them in the XenServer 5.5 (George) beta forum. Thanks!
Carl
May 04, 2009
Anonymous says:
Does the beta support the same hardware as xenserver 5, I recently upgraded and ...Does the beta support the same hardware as xenserver 5, I recently upgraded and my nics disappeared.
May 05, 2009
Carl Fischer says:
Please open a ticket for this in http://bugtracker.vmd.citrix.com and be sure to...Please open a ticket for this in http://bugtracker.vmd.citrix.com and be sure to attach a Server Status Report (to generate within XenCenter select Tools... Get Server Status Report).
You may need to do a xe pif-scan on the host console in order to get enough networking configuration in place to connect via XenCenter.
May 05, 2009
Anonymous says:
Is it possible to install on a 32bit machineIs it possible to install on a 32bit machine
May 05, 2009
Carl Fischer says:
It is not possible to install XenServer on a 32 bit host machine (in general the...It is not possible to install XenServer on a 32 bit host machine (in general the host system requirements are unchanged from 5.0, and can be found here: http://docs.xensource.com/XenServer/5.5.0/1.0/en_gb/installation.html#sys_requirements)
If you have other questions please post them in the beta forum: http://forums.citrix.com/forum.jspa?forumID=835
Thanks!
Carl
May 05, 2009
Anonymous says:
Any thought to using LDAP as the authentication source for pool access via xence...Any thought to using LDAP as the authentication source for pool access via xencenter?
Thanks,
Jeff
May 06, 2009
Carl Fischer says:
Hi Jeff - Yes that was considered but the vast % of interest was in using AD. ...Hi Jeff -
Yes that was considered but the vast % of interest was in using AD.
Carl
May 14, 2009
Anonymous says:
Hi @all, Does the Beta of XenServer 5.5 support PCI pass-through, e.g. a SCSI P...Hi @all,
Does the Beta of XenServer 5.5 support PCI pass-through, e.g. a SCSI PCI controller?
Thanks,
Michael
May 14, 2009
Yves Peeters says:
Hi Carl, Do you always needs SCVMM if you want to manage Hyper-V via XenCenter ...Hi Carl,
Do you always needs SCVMM if you want to manage Hyper-V via XenCenter (Essentials for XenServer) or do you only needs SCVMM with Essentials for Hyper-V?
Thanks,
Yves
Jun 04
Anonymous says:
Anyway to P2V RedHat version 4 in XenServer 5.5 or are there plans for this...Anyway to P2V RedHat version 4 in XenServer 5.5 or are there plans for this in future versions...?
Aug 07
Jairzhino Bolivar says:
Unable to render embedded object: File (/home/jair/Desktop/linux.jpeg) not foun...Unable to render embedded object: File (/home/jair/Desktop/linux.jpeg) not found.
I am very concern about Xen not having a version of xencenter client for Linux.
I try to stay away from windows Oses on my data center and having a xencenter client that obligate me to use windows does not make me happy and will not get my interest.
I recommend you start working on a client that fully support linux so systems administrators can better manage the virtual data center.
If you want to gain a lot of real systems administrators I recommend you to have your developer team working on it. Or contact Linux community developers like debian.org to help on this.
Pleaseeee listen to me if you create a linux xencenter client you will kick vmware's but completely...
Sep 29
Daniel Smith says:
In order to download the beta, you need a MyCitrix account pay day loans. ...In order to download the beta, you need a MyCitrix account pay day loans. To access the XenServer 5.5 beta downloads once logged into MyCitrix go heredirectly, or select Downloads, then select "Citrix XenServer/Essentials", then scroll down to the "Betas/Tech Previews" section.
The beta is only expected to last four weeks. So go sign up, download, and get started as soon as possible. And you can report bugs or issues here, http://bugtracker.vmd.citrix.com.
XenServer 5.5 contains several highly-requested new features:
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