Integration with Hyper-V

Microsoft Hyper-V is Microsoft’s virtualization platform, or ‘hypervisor’, which enables administrators to make better use of their hardware by virtualizing multiple operating systems to run off the same physical server simultaneously.

About Hyper-V

Hyper-V is a powerful hypervisor developed by Microsoft, enabling the creation and management of virtual machines on Windows Server operating systems. It provides a wide range of advanced virtualization features like live migration, high availability, dynamic memory allocation, and integration with Microsoft Azure, making it a popular choice for enterprise environments and organizations heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem. Hyper-V’s robust performance, security, and scalability make it an ideal choice for businesses looking to optimize their virtualization and cloud infrastructure.

Hyper-V’s Integration with Apache CloudStack

Hyper-V is supported by Apache CloudStack, allowing administrators to leverage Hyper-V’s virtualization capabilities within their CloudStack deployments. The integration enables a seamless management experience for Hyper-V environments, with CloudStack providing an abstraction layer that simplifies the orchestration of resources and virtual machines alongside other hypervisors.

Pros

Integrated with Windows Server environment.

Cons

Limited to Microsoft-based infrastructure.

Ease of Implementation

Easy.

Ease of Use

Easy.

Total Cost of Ownership

Licensing costs for Windows Server, but potentially lower costs for organizations with existing Microsoft infrastructure.

Support

Microsoft provides extensive support services for Hyper-V, including technical support, product updates, and access to numerous self-service resources such as documentation, knowledge base articles, and forums. Support offerings include various plans, with options for 24/7 coverage, fast response times, and dedicated support teams.

Supported Integrations

Microsoft Hyper-V integrates seamlessly with Apache CloudStack, enabling administrators to harness its robust features within CloudStack deployments.

Resources

Installation Guide

Host Hyper-V Installation

Apache CloudStack enables existing VMware users and gives an easy way for service providers to migrate to a fully open-source solution and eliminate vendor dependency.