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Description
LXD represents a cutting-edge system container manager that provides an experience akin to virtual machines but operates using Linux containers. It features an image-based architecture with a variety of pre-configured images for numerous Linux distributions and is centered around a robust yet straightforward REST API. To better understand LXD and its functionalities, you can explore it online, and if you're interested in deploying it locally, be sure to check out the getting started guide. Established and currently directed by Canonical Ltd, the LXD project benefits from contributions by various organizations and individual developers alike. At its core, LXD consists of a privileged daemon that delivers a REST API via a local UNIX socket and can also be accessed over the network if this option is enabled. Clients, including the command line tool that comes with LXD, interact exclusively through this REST API, ensuring a consistent experience whether you are accessing your local host or a remote server. This design allows for streamlined management and deployment of containers, making LXD a powerful tool in modern software development and deployment.
Description
Hyper-V is a virtualization solution from Microsoft that allows users to create and operate virtual machines, which are essentially software representations of physical computers. Each virtual machine functions independently, complete with its own operating system and applications. This technology provides enhanced flexibility in resource allocation, making it a cost-effective and efficient alternative to running a single operating system directly on physical hardware. Furthermore, virtual machines can be tailored with integration services that provide essential drivers and tools for optimized performance of various guest operating systems within the Hyper-V environment. Notably, Hyper-V also features Virtual Machine Connection, a remote access tool compatible with both Windows and Linux, allowing users to access the console of a virtual machine. This capability is particularly beneficial as it enables users to monitor the virtual machine's status, including before the guest operating system has fully loaded. Overall, Hyper-V enhances computing efficiency and versatility for diverse workloads.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
AppVeyor
No
Argent
No
Barracuda Intronis Backup
No
BeBackup
No
Centreon
No
LogMan.io
No
MasterDC
No
Netwrix Identity Recovery
No
NovaBACKUP for Servers
No
OpenText Availability
No
Integrations
AppVeyor
Yes
Argent
Yes
Barracuda Intronis Backup
Yes
BeBackup
Yes
Centreon
Yes
LogMan.io
Yes
MasterDC
Yes
Netwrix Identity Recovery
Yes
NovaBACKUP for Servers
Yes
OpenText Availability
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Canonical
Website
linuxcontainers.org/lxd/introduction/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/hyper-v-technology-overview
Product Features
Container Management
Access Control
No
Application Development
No
Automatic Scaling
No
Build Automation
No
Container Health Management
No
Container Storage
No
Deployment Automation
No
File Isolation
No
Hybrid Deployments
No
Network Isolation
No
Orchestration
No
Shared File Systems
No
Version Control
No
Virtualization
No
Product Features
Server Virtualization
Audit Management
Yes
Health Monitoring
Yes
Live Machine Migration
Yes
Multi-OS Virtual Machines
Yes
Patching / Backup
Yes
Performance Log
Yes
Performance Optimization
Yes
Rapid Provisioning
Yes
Security Management
Yes
Type 1 / Type 2 Hypervisor
Yes