SWsoft Launches Virtuozzo 2.6.2 Server Virtualization Upgrade at LinuxWorld

August 10, 2005; 09:38 AM

San Francisco, CA — August 10, 2005 – Today at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo (August 8-11, 2005 at the Moscone Center), SWsoft, an established leader in server automation and virtualization software, announced the availability of Virtuozzo 2.6.2 for Linux.  The newest version of Virtuozzo for Linux includes physical to virtual migration (VZP2V), expanded Virtuozzo Control Center (VZCC) tools, expanded platform support and more.  Virtuozzo for Linux 2.6.2 is unique in providing full support of both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms.

“We are excited to provide this new tool to help migrate hosted servers from physical to virtual environments,” said Kurt Daniel, director of marketing, SWsoft.  “Virtuozzo 2.6.2 now makes it easier for hosters, resellers and their customers to automate the transition from a physical infrastructure to a virtual infrastructure with significant increases in performance, availability, manageability, and profitability.  Along with many additional 2.6.2 enhancements, providers can immediately migrate existing dedicated customers as well as customers of other providers to Virtuozzo-powered virtual offerings.”

“We continue to see huge demand for virtualization-based offerings and with Virtuozzo we meet this demand allowing us to grow even faster and more profitably,” said Thomas Strohe, co-founder and director of business development, Intergenia. “Virtuozzo is the clear choice for hosting companies because it clearly outperforms any other virtualization technology.  Delivering Virtuozzo-powered plans such as Dynamic Servers and Virtual Private Servers, provides attractive solutions that our customers have complete control over.”

Major enhancements in Virtuozzo 2.6.2 for Linux include:

·          VZP2V – Innovative migration tool assists with migrating between physical and Virtuozzo servers that is flexibly supported in VZCC, VZMC and command line.  The VZP2V tool migrates all data, system and user files.

·          Expanded Virtuozzo Control Center (VZCC) – Powerful and convenient web-based access to Virtuozzo with new tools including VPS Cloning, Top Resource Users and Template Downloading.

·          Enhanced Virtual Configurations – New and more intuitive pre-configured VPS configurations designed for more process intensive environments.

Additional highlighted features included in the new version include Auto-Update Utility, Stateful Firewall Support, Broader Platform Support, and Virtuozzo PowerPanel (VZPP) enhancements.

Unmatched Server Virtualization

Virtuozzo for Linux and Virtuozzo for Windows create multiple isolated virtual private servers (VPSs) on a single physical server enabling each VPS to perform and execute exactly like a standalone server.  Virtuozzo provides operating system (OS) level virtualization to share hardware cost, data center cost, networking equipment cost and electricity decreasing both upfront and monthly costs per customer.  Virtuozzo enables the following hosting scenarios:

•          VPS – Offer VPSs more cheaply and easily for customers looking for an alternative to dedicated servers coupled with self management, browser-based backup and recovery Virtuozzo Power Panels.

•          Dynamic Servers – Serve one dedicated customer on a single VPS server with advanced self management, backup and recovery Virtuozzo Power Panels, eliminate the danger of DDoS and easily migrate customers between physical servers for planned downtime and upgrades.

•          Dynamic Dedicated Servers – Use the power of Virtuozzo to effectively manage a single server using a single VPS. Provide a “better than dedicated service” with additional benefits such as backups and troubleshooting help for customers. Use Virtuozzo infrastructure management to ease management tasks and reduce administrative costs associated with a dedicated service.

•          Split Dedicated – Offer Virtuozzo VPS powered servers that are easily controlled by Virtuozzo Management Console for customers and resellers to generate better revenues and profits per server and per customer while decreasing datacenter costs and capital expenses.

•          Split Shared – Offer a split server running 1000s of shared hosting accounts putting them into several VPSs to avoid server-wide DoS attacks. Migrate VPSs with multiple accounts at once between physical servers for load balancing and unplanned downtime; use convenient Virtuozzo Power Panel for backup and recovery.

•          Advanced Shared – Provide shared hosting from VPS with Quality of Services, customized application sets, seamless scalability and optional root control level, while keeping profit margins and automation at the same levels.

Availability of Virtuozzo

Virtuozzo for Linux (32-bit and 64-bit) and Virtuozzo for Windows are generally available.  For more information and to request a demo or trial, please visit http://www.virtuozzo.com.

About SWsoft
SWsoft is a recognized leader in server automation and virtualization software. With more than 10,000 customers in over 100 countries, SWsoft's suite of products delivers proven performance, reliability, manageability and value. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, with offices around the world; SWsoft is a high growth company, funded by Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Venture Partners and Intel Capital, offering comprehensive solutions, transparently integrated through the FUSION Initiative, including: Virtuozzo, Plesk, SiteBuilder, HSPcomplete and PEM. For more information, visit www.sw-soft.com.