Odin Virtuozzo Containers [EOL] vs Oracle VM comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 7, 2025

Oracle VM and Odin Virtuozzo Containers are virtualization solutions with Oracle VM holding an edge due to its comprehensive features.

Features: Oracle VM offers a complete management console, scalability, and supports multiple operating systems enhancing its versatility. Odin Virtuozzo Containers focuses on lightweight container-based virtualization, enabling resource efficiency and hosting density.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle VM provides a smoother deployment process with broad support, suitable for large-scale implementations. Odin Virtuozzo Containers features a simplified deployment model for efficient container operations with limited support options.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle VM has higher upfront costs but offers significant long-term ROI due to its extensive feature set. Odin Virtuozzo Containers offers a cost-effective entry point with quicker initial ROI from streamlined setup and lower resource needs.

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Odin Virtuozzo Containers [...

Average Rating

6.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.2

Number of Reviews

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Oracle VM

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

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Ramon Ruiz

Director IT at Servnet

Significant backup for containers, but the customer service is terrible

Anyone considering this solution should not compare it to the old versions. They should be a partner with Virtuozzo and run all the certifications. Also, they need a good lab to understand the technology and how they can apply that technology conveniently. This is very commercial software. It does not have support, so you will need to be hands-on. I would rate Odin Virtuozzo a six out of 10 overall.

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Nitin Singh

Architect at Infinite Computer Solutions

Experience enhanced performance and support with reliable server consolidation

We are working with Oracle VM and Oracle OLVM We have used both Oracle VM and Oracle OLVM. It has been four or five years since we started using these solutions. Both products are from Oracle. Oracle VM provides automation capabilities in the new version. We have been using this solution for…

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Pros

"When you run templates on the containers on Virtuozzo they have a lot of back-ups."

"The ability to live migrate VMs on the fly from one hypervisor to another has been very useful."

"Virtualization platform that's easy to set up, and has good scalability and stability."

"The simplicity is a strong point."

"Oracle is probably the best database technology out there. I've never found anything as complete in terms of feature and functionality and sophistication."

"The product's initial setup phase was simple."

"Overall, the biggest performance is around virtualization and automation, you can build private clouds with Oracle VM using Enterprise Manager."

"The most valuable features of Oracle VM are live migration and snapshots."

"Its ease of management and simplicity are most valuable. It is free, and you can provision an unlimited number of VMs at no cost for clients. They also provide perfect support."

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Cons

"Odin Virtuozzo has poor support and needs to improve."

"Not every upgrade goes smoothly, and after an upgrade, it sometimes stops working. There are cases where I had to downgrade the system to get it working again."

"One is the hypervisor. Right now, it’s all using Xen. What would be really helpful is to have some choice, and the underlying hypervisor technology use KVM which is very popular with certain workloads."

"The user interface of the version that we have requires improvement. They have already improved the user interface in the latest version, but we are yet to migrate to that. The new UI is much better. I would like it to be simple. It is serving all of our needs, and I don't think it is necessary to keep adding. We are able to provision a VM in ten minutes, and provisioning it in five minutes will not have any added benefit."

"Oracle VM is not very stable. When you encounter any issue, it's unclear what is happening."

"The pricing could be cheaper. It is very pricey."

"I would say third-party plugins to other storage vendors. There are a lot of converged infrastructure setups; one that we have, multiple different hardware vendors. So that would be something we could definitely be looking for."

"Something that could be improved are the snapshots that go in the ZFS Storage. If you want to enjoy Oracle VM, you will definitely want it to go together with ZFS Storage to maximize on the snapshot facility."

"The response time and quality of support could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license for Odin Virtuozzo is based on consumption on demand."

"We were able to deploy our solution at near zero cost compared to other vendors since the licenses come with our Oracle hardware."

"If you buy an Oracle server, this solution is free. You have to only pay for support."

"Oracle is free of charge, although you have to have a subscription for the support."

"Oracle VM is an open-source solution."

"I recommend this for any customer wanting to reduce their licensing costs for packaged applications."

"Pricing and licensing is one of the main decision making reasons for going to Oracle VM because it was cost effective."

"The solution comes for free with Oracle's x86 servers, called X9."

"I have heard from my colleague that it comes with a high price tag."

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Overview

Odin Virtuozzo Containers [EOL] facilitated efficient virtualization by providing container-based solutions, optimizing resource management, and reducing overhead costs. Its capabilities included enhanced server implementations, making it suitable for professional environments.

With Odin Virtuozzo Containers [EOL], enterprises managed multiple isolated instances on a single server, enhancing control and flexibility. Its lightweight nature allowed for rapid deployment and minimal resource consumption, ideal for high-density environments. Businesses leveraged its modular approach to scale efficiently while maintaining stability and performance.

What are the standout features?

Container Isolation: Ensures security and stability by isolating environments.
Efficient Resource Allocation: Dynamically manages system resources for optimal performance.
Rapid Deployment: Facilitates quick instance launches to meet business demands.
Scalability: Supports seamless scaling based on enterprise needs.
Lightweight Architecture: Reduces overhead, enhancing server efficiency.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces hardware investment by maximizing server use.
Enhanced Security: Provides robust isolation to protect against threats.
Increased Agility: Adapts quickly to changing requirements.
Improved Performance: Optimizes workloads with reduced resource strain.
Operational Simplicity: Streamlines management and maintenance efforts.

Odin Virtuozzo Containers [EOL] found application in industries like web hosting, where rapid provisioning and cost efficiency are crucial. It allowed providers to host numerous customer environments economically. In the education sector, it supported labs with diverse setups, improving accessibility and operational management.

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Oracle VM for x86

Oracle VM for x86 is a Xen based server virtualization platform for public and private cloud and traditional on premise deployment. Oracle VM offers full lifecycle and application deployment from disk to cloud.

Designed and optimized for security, efficiency and performance Oracle VM supports major hardware vendors x86 and storage platforms and can run workloads on Linux, Windows and Oracle Solaris. Uniquely for our virtualization platform it offers live patching via Ksplice enhancing security and minimizing service disruption. Oracle VM supports hard partitioning which can significantly reduce software applications licensing costs.

Oracle VM for SPARC

Oracle VM for SPARC is a firmware based virtualization platform for Oracle and Fujitsu SPARC based servers running Solaris. Oracle VM supports hard partitioning which can significantly reduce software applications licensing costs.

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