VyOS on XCP-NG
An open source, turnkey virtualization platform
VyOS on XCP-ng
XCP-ng is a high-performance enterprise-level virtualization platform with a vibrant ecosystem, recognized by industry-leading solutions and designed for server, desktop, and application virtualization. Based on Citrix XenServer Hypervisor, XCP-ng is a fully open-source virtualization platform meaning it’s easily usable from the source and provisioned by continuous improvement of the update process to make it more turnkey, allowing you to build a manageable infrastructure with scalable virtual resources.
Being compatible with most x86 servers on the market, XCP-ng has determined its primary goal – to deliver an easy way for the deployment of a VM-based infrastructure using Xen as a hypervisor and the powerful Xen API Project (XAPI) to provide a turnkey, working out-of-the-box solution for enterprise and data center platforms requiring virtualization.
With XCP-ng’s main product, called Xen Orchestra, a web-based GUI and designed to be the only tool on top of XenServer, you can manage pools, administer VMs, back up your entire infrastructure, and most importantly – get a turnkey complete solution for any version of XenServer.
Having joined the Xen Project under the Linux Foundation, XCP-ng acts as a bridge connecting the user community and developers for the purpose of gathering anyone willing to become a contributor to its ecosystem and manifests the result of massive cooperation and collaboration between individuals and companies to deliver a product without limits – no restricted features, no requirements to purchase licenses.
VyOS, a Debian GNU/Linux-based open source network operating system with VPN, router, and firewall functionality out of the box, supports the XCP-ng hypervisor by providing you full access to all its functionality at any time, as well as a high level of reliability and security along with maximum flexibility for your production environment.
With its routing focus, VyOS offers users access to enterprise-grade functionality such as powerful traffic filtering, flow analysis, HA topologies, IPsec, OpenVPN and NAT.
Common use cases
Discover most popular use cases VyOS on XCP-ng
Networking
Extend your networking capabilities with VyOS by providing the basic network resources to your VMs, such as DNS, DHCP and NTP.
Private Network
Use a wide range of VPN technologies provided by VyOS to span the VM network securely over the data center or even to remote sites.
Secure Connectivity
Use VyOS’s powerful built-in firewall to separate the virtual machines and limit access from outside.
High Availability
Use the HA features for 1+n redundancy to prevent unexpected downtime and disruption of critical operations.
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XCP-ng has specific support services available for the production environment. Support is delivered directly by the team developing XCP-ng itself.
To ensure your business continuity, we offer enterprise support and services provided by a team of certified network engineers.
XCP-ng also benefits from a large and active community constantly discussing and contributing to the development of the platform via the community forum.
Free access to project documentation with detailed explanations covering all software features is available online 24/7.
The most demanding Linux and Windows application workloads are now protected by VyOS’s firewall capabilities. With the XCP-ng and VyOS combined software solutions, you will enjoy a powerful, yet affordable and easy-to-use software experience.
The “Why”
Since VyOS was developed as a software router from its very beginning, it fits perfectly into virtualization solutions. Adapt the resources to your specific conditions to implement an efficient and cost-saving system.
Key points
Low-risk infrastructure:
Network protection with simple or zone-based firewall rules.
Accessibility:
Access to the company infrastructure for road warriors.
Convenient internet access via multiple channels.
Scalability:
- Mass configuration of VyOS through Ansible, Saltstack or the VyOS API.
- Support of a long list of network topologies and technologies.
- Use as many VyOS instances as you need.
- Easily install VyOS with the generic ISO image.
- Easily inspect, backup and control VyOS through text-based configuration and CLI.
- Fully open-source highly customizable operating system.