XCP-ng: the user-friendly, high-performance virtualization solution, developed collaboratively for unrestricted features and open-source accessibility.
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Live migrate your VMs all around the world, without interruption
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Control your VMs on your own baremetal, no neighbors
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The current LTS release
Grab the latest 8.3 LTS full ISO (661MiB), then create your bootable USB key with:
Then just boot on it. Don't miss the release notes!
(⚠️ To upgrade from 8.2+XOSTOR, use the dedicated upgrade ISO)
On Windows, you can use Rufus to create the bootable USB stick. SHA256 full ISO:
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We also offer a smaller Net install ISO (172MiB). SHA256 netinstall ISO:
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The previous LTS release. Soon to reach EOL.
Grab the latest 8.2 LTS full ISO (590MiB), then create your bootable USB key with:
Then just boot on it. Don't forget to always read the release notes!
On Windows, you can use Rufus to create the bootable USB stick. SHA256 full ISO:
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You can also download the Net install ISO (160MiB), then create your bootable USB key in the same fashion. SHA256 netinstall ISO:
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Join the exodus with simple tools to assist on your VMware migration
Leverage Xen Orchestra to seamlessly migrate your VMware VMs to XCP-ng. This tool supports migration from any accessible ESXi host, including those at remote locations, by directly streaming the VMs to XCP-ng.
Learn more about the process by exploring our step-by-step guide on how to migrate from VMware to XCP-ng with just a few clicks.
Contact us for a personalized and dedicated migration plan tailored to your existing VMware infrastructure's transition to XCP-ng.
Migrate out XenServer to enjoy a true open platform
Just insert the ISO and follow instructions. You'll have an upgrade panel, just select it and that's it!
After a reboot, you'll be on XCP-ng while keeping all your previous settings (Storage, VMs…)
Please check our documentation for advanced upgrade cases.
XCP-ng is focused on security, and it starts here
Security matters: all our repositories, ISOs and packages are signed with a GPG key. This key is available here:
Then, you can follow our guide on how to check authenticity of our ISO, and even any XCP-ng RPM repository or mirror.
Found a security problem in XCP-ng? Please email us on security at xcp-ng dot org
In case you want to track regressions or for the fun of it
We strongly suggest to download only the current releases (8.2 LTS or 8.3 Latest).
This is kept only for historical purpose.
You can find all previous XCP-ng releases here:
https://mirrors.xcp-ng.orgWeb UI, API or CLI, Xen Orchestra provides even native backup features.
Just go on this web page and follow instructions:
This will deploy a small Xen Orchestra VM doing all the management and backup for your XCP-ng. Follow instructions given on the screen, and you're up and running!
XCP-ng can be managed via both a centralized UI, API or a CLI. The choice is yours. There's also Terraform & Packer providers available.
If you want to learn more about managing XCP-ng, please read all the possibilities on our official documentation.
XCP-ng, a virtualization platform incubated within the Xen Project and hosted by the Linux Foundation, aims to bridge the gap between users and developers. It stands as the preferred entry point for anyone seeking a reliable virtualization solution.
Learn about the Xen ProjectXCP-ng, which began as a XenServer fork, achieved what many thought to be impossible: building a large community around a new virtualization platform in today's rapidly evolving landscape.
Vates, supporting XCP-ng development, ensures businesses harness its full potential. Integrated within Vates' virtualization stack, XCP-ng & Xen Orchestra offer seamless infrastructure orchestration and backup solutions.
Learn MoreThey helped us when we started XCP-ng, and for that we are grateful