Xen v3.3 User Manual

This document provides a detailed overview of the Xen hypervisor. It covers the architecture, installation, and configuration of Xen.

Brand: Xen
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 107
File format: PDF
File size: 449 KB
Published: 13 March, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: D2C59E7E6F981405EE22B23E72A0D5C1
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About this manual

This manual introduces Xen, an open‑source paravirtualizing hypervisor, and covers its architecture, supported operating systems, and hardware requirements. It includes detailed installation steps, boot procedures, and guidance for creating and managing domains.

Further sections describe domain configuration, storage and file‑system management, CPU handling, migration, security considerations, and access‑control policies. Appendices provide reference material, glossary terms, and additional support resources.

What's inside

Introduction
Installation
Booting a Xen System
Configuration and Management
Domain Management Tools
Storage and File System Management
Security
Reference

Specifications

Supported architectures	IA64, x86, x86/64
Maximum virtual CPUs per guest	321
Maximum physical memory (32‑bit)	16 GB
Maximum physical memory (x86/64)	1 TB

Frequently asked questions

What operating systems are supported by Xen?

Xen supports Linux, NetBSD, FreeBSD, Solaris, and can run unmodified Windows guests using Intel VT or AMD SVM virtualization extensions.

How many virtual CPUs can a Xen guest have?

A Xen guest can have up to 321 virtual CPUs.

What hardware architectures does Xen run on?

Xen runs on IA64 and x86 architectures, including x86/64 platforms.

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