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What will happen to #XenServer now? – #Citrix, #Virtualization, #IaaS
This is a question that I get a lot these days…. what will happen to XenServer now when Citrix has handed it over to the open source community and that it will be available at XenServer.org. Have they really handed it over, if you think yes; what did they then hand over then though it’s been open source based all along?
Well I suggest that you read a bit about the product strategy etc in this release from Citrix on what the view is:
Key Messages and FAQs for Customers
On June 25, 2013, Citrix announced the availability of the Citrix XenServer 6.2 virtualization platform, which is the first XenServer offering to deliver a full featured, open-source, freely available software package. Citrix is also introducing a new XenServer.org community portal to provide source code access and drive innovation and collaboration around server virtualization and cloud.
Why the change to open source?
Citrix is advancing its strategy around open source with the launch of the XenServer.org community portal to drive innovation, collaboration and discussion around XenServer. As evidenced by the strong industry response to phase 1 of this strategy (move Xen to the Linux Foundation, April 15), open source provides us with a way to better engage with ecosystem partners to enable innovation. Open source also provides alignment with the dominant cloud orchestration platforms of CloudStack and OpenStack and meets cloud builder expectations for source code availability and open APIs. Our move to an open source strategy was chosen for several reasons.
1. Open source is in the Xen / XenSource DNA.
2. Open source software is leading proprietary software in cloud infrastructure.
3. Open source enables collaborative development that drives public trust.
4. Open source communities empower users and broaden market reach.
What is the new XenServer product strategy?
#Citrix Partner Central, the new partner portal is live!
Attention Partners: It’s official. My Citrix is retired and Partner Central, your new portal is live.
You may be wondering why Citrix made this change, what’s the motivation and why now. At Citrix, we believe in innovating, improving and adapting. We have been monitoring partner feedback from various sources and have identified opportunities to provide a better web experience. The market landscape has changed, the needs of our partners have expanded, and the way we communicate has evolved. It’s time for our private portal experiences to reflect these changing needs.
Partner Central, a start of something great
We understand that you have specific needs from a web site. We listened to your feedback about what you want to experience and how you want content to be prioritized. You’ll find real-time announcements from Citrix and the industry, links to resources you use most often, links to what’s new and tools that have been integrated within each main section: training and certification, sales, marketing, licensing and renewals and support.
Partner Central is easy to use, intuitive and you still have access to the same tools and content you had before with My Citrix. More good news is that your same username and password will still work with the new site. You will be able to conduct activities such as:
- Reviewing product pricing, new sales promotions and trainings
- Managing customer renewals, products, Advisor Rewards and leads
- Accessing partner notification documents, Key Play campaign materials and product sales kits
You can access Partner Central at www.Citrix.com/PartnerCentral to start exploring. We’re confident that your experience will be improved…
Continue reading here!
//Richard
#NetScaler Master Class Webinar on December 5, 2:00 – 4:00 PM GMT
New Citrix NetScaler Master Class! Join and make your voice heard! 😉
Come and join us for our latest NetScaler Master Class. Go back to basics as well as find out what’s new and what’s coming up soon.
This webinar event provides you the opportunity to learn about the features of the NetScaler, the tips and tricks of configuration and of course, put your questions to the experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your say and find out what’s going on in the world of Application Delivery Control in general and NetScaler in particular.
Date: 5th December 2012
Time: 14:00 Hrs GMT (15:00 Hrs CET)
Agenda
NetScaler “101” – HTTP Callout
“In the Spotlight” – Command Center
What’s new – NetScaler products update
News and Views – What’s going on in the ADC world
Master Class Extra – Have your say
Read more and register here!
//Richard
The IT Melting Pot! 