Oracle Announces General Availability of Oracle VM 3.4.6, Enhancing Virtualization Capabilities

Oracle has announced the general availability of Oracle VM 3.4.6, a significant update to its virtualization platform that introduces several new features and enhancements. As a major release in the Oracle VM series, this version provides improved performance, enhanced management capabilities, and increased flexibility.

One of the key highlights of Oracle VM 3.4.6 is the addition of Fiber Channel storage refresh option with Oracle generic storage plugin deployments. This feature allows users to easily integrate their existing storage infrastructure with Oracle VM, simplifying the process of deploying and managing virtual machines. Additionally, the new release supports Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC) for better Oracle Database performance, enabling organizations to optimize their database operations and reduce storage requirements.

Oracle VM 3.4.6 also introduces several other significant enhancements, including increased Virtual CPU Configuration Limit for HVM and PVHVM, a new option to change the location of a running virtual machine, and a new user-defined validity in months option for self-signed SSL certificates. These features demonstrate Oracle's commitment to continually improving its virtualization platform to meet the evolving needs of customers.

The release also includes security and patch updates for Oracle VM Manager components, as well as Oracle VM Server for x86 packages. This ensures that users can benefit from the latest security patches and bug fixes, providing a robust and reliable virtualization environment.

Oracle VM 3.4.6 also expands its Linux guest OS support to include Oracle Linux 8.x, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.x, and CentOS 8.x, making it easier for customers to deploy their preferred Linux distributions within the virtualized environment. Furthermore, users can now export their virtual machines (VMs) directly to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), providing seamless integration between on-premises and cloud-based environments.

Oracle VM Server: The Foundation of the Virtualization Platform

At the heart of Oracle VM 3.4.6 lies the Oracle VM Server, a robust and highly scalable virtualization platform that includes a version of Xen hypervisor technology. This server is designed to provide a reliable and secure environment for running multiple virtual machines, each with its own operating system and applications.

Oracle VM Manager: Web-Based Management Console

The Oracle VM Manager is a web-based management console that provides administrators with a centralized interface for managing Oracle VM Servers. With this tool, users can easily monitor and manage their virtualized environment, including creating and configuring new virtual machines, managing storage resources, and performing routine maintenance tasks.

Availability of Oracle VM 3.4.6

Oracle VM Server for x86 is available for free download through the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud. This release includes a fully tested and certified Oracle Applications stack in an enterprise virtualization environment, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking to deploy a robust and scalable virtualization platform.

Oracle VM 3.4.6 represents a significant milestone in the evolution of Oracle's virtualization platform. With its enhanced features, improved performance, and expanded support for Linux guest OS, this release is poised to help organizations optimize their virtualized environments and take advantage of the benefits that come with cloud-ready infrastructure. Whether you're looking to simplify your virtualization management, improve performance, or enhance security, Oracle VM 3.4.6 has something to offer.

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