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Citrix XenServer pros and cons

Vendor: Citrix
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

Citrix XenServer is highly valued for its cost-effectiveness, being free with the purchase of a Citrix XenDesktop license which provides dual management capabilities.
The solution excels in virtualization performance, enabling the hosting of numerous virtual machines and allowing seamless VM live migration and high availability configuration.
Users appreciate the easy deployment and straightforward management, which facilitates efficient problem-solving and infrastructure management.
Citrix XenServer is praised for its robust security features, protecting virtual machines through a hardened operating system and DNS.
It integrates well with other tools and offers features such as user personalization, app layering, and integration across different domains, enhancing its versatility.

CONS

Citrix XenServer requires improvements in security features and performance.
The lack of flexibility in customization and management is noted as a significant drawback.
Citrix XenServer's high licensing costs and complicated pricing model deter potential clients.
The backup solutions for Citrix XenServer are limited and need enhancements to better integrate with third-party solutions.
Citrix XenServer's networking and network management are criticized for their lack of stability and robustness.
 

Citrix XenServer Pros review quotes

MS
Jul 14, 2023
Citrix Hypervisor is simple to use.
AM
Apr 20, 2021
The ability to move a virtual machine while it is running is a big advantage.
SivaKuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 29, 2024
The core function enables multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server. This maximizes hardware utilization and efficiency.
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Achim Heisler - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 14, 2023
Citrix is easy to use and is stable.
ME
Apr 20, 2021
It is quite flexible and rugged. It is also easy to understand and user-friendly. It is not as complicated as some of the other solutions. It has its technicalities, but it is easy to understand. You can easily pick up in a short period of time and understand how to manage the infrastructure.
MR
Oct 5, 2021
Citrix Hypervisor integrates easily and I can manage the infrastructure better. If I need to take a machine down to expand the hard drive, I do not have to physically be here. I do not need to order new equipment or new hard drives. I can shut it down, increase the drive space and bring it back up.
WV
Oct 15, 2019
The feature I find most valuable, is its performance
Kim Gudiksen - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 13, 2022
The initial setup is easy.
DS
Jun 28, 2020
The solution is extremely user friendly.
reviewer958836 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 13, 2019
This is a dependable solution for virtualization with a good community for product support.
 

Citrix XenServer Cons review quotes

MS
Jul 14, 2023
The graphics user interface is pretty bad.
AM
Apr 20, 2021
It needs to have a more robust backup solution.
SivaKuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 29, 2024
There's a learning curve, especially for those coming from a Microsoft background. Setting it up and managing it can introduce some complexity.
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Achim Heisler - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 14, 2023
Citrix is not investing in the virtual surroundings.
ME
Apr 20, 2021
I am not very sure about how flexible Citrix Hypervisor is with different types of infrastructures. I only know it is flexible with Nutanix, but I am not sure if it is also flexible with others. They can make its integration with other platforms or OEMs easy. They should also make it easy for users to manage their infrastructure. Citrix should make compatibility information related to a hypervisor easily available in a datasheet. Citrix isn't really recognized in this part of the world, and they need to expand their solution and make it more available. There are a lot of customers and companies that are looking for a solution like Citrix, and it should be available in this part of the world. They need to educate people more. Technically, it is good and flexible and has good ability, but it is not as much known as VMware or Microsoft. Their support should also be improved. Currently, if you don't have an updated version, they will not give you the attention.
MR
Oct 5, 2021
I find that the features in Citrix Hypervisor are not as rich as with VMware. It would be a benefit if they had some of the other features VMware has, such as the ability to expand a drive on the fly. You do not have to take down the machine to do it but in Citrix you do.
WV
Oct 15, 2019
I think the technical support could be better.
Kim Gudiksen - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 13, 2022
The interface has to be updated.
DS
Jun 28, 2020
The licensing costs are too high on the solution. They should work to make the costs more reasonable.
reviewer958836 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 13, 2019
Assigning the order of virtual server startup is not very easy and this can be improved.