Basically if you want to run any oracle database or packaged product OVM is compatible. If its windows OVM runs in HVM ( hardware emulated mode) which is not as good as PVM in some respects .
Both are similar in features however if this is for ODA appliance then you should know that currently no management is offered and everything is converted to VM via Oracles Virtual Box.
Partner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
2014-10-13T13:36:23Z
Oct 13, 2014
Check out this comparison.
This is not a complete comparison because it does not list all of the applications that VMware supports. Most of the Windows applications, VMware supports (there are updates that need to be made but this gives an apples to apples comparison - www.ombud.com
Consultant at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Vendor
2014-10-13T11:16:14Z
Oct 13, 2014
You can have a look at Configuration Maximums sheets for both products. It is not exactly what you search (feature for feature).
Anyway, they haven't exactly the same features nor should them. But it is a good starting point to compare products.
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Basically if you want to run any oracle database or packaged product OVM is compatible. If its windows OVM runs in HVM ( hardware emulated mode) which is not as good as PVM in some respects .
Hi Russell
Similar buth here is another feature for feature comparison.
www.unixarena.com
Rgds,
Siya Mamfanya
We do Microsoft Hyper-V vs. VMWare etc.
Check out: www.whymicrosoft.com
Both are similar in features however if this is for ODA appliance then you should know that currently no management is offered and everything is converted to VM via Oracles Virtual Box.
Dan Gillman
You can also try the below link as OVM is based on Xen you can use Xen in comparison.
www.virtualizationmatrix.com
vFP
Check out this comparison.
This is not a complete comparison because it does not list all of the applications that VMware supports. Most of the Windows applications, VMware supports (there are updates that need to be made but this gives an apples to apples comparison - www.ombud.com
Todd
I think this link may help:
-Form VMware Side: *goo.gl *
-Form Oracle Side: *goo.gl *
Check the below discussion on spiceworks.com
community.spiceworks.com
vFP
You can have a look at Configuration Maximums sheets for both products. It is not exactly what you search (feature for feature).
Anyway, they haven't exactly the same features nor should them. But it is a good starting point to compare products.