Virtualization Solutions

Virtualization SolutionProsConsSourceEase of UseGuide
Built-in to WindowsHigh performance
Importing OVAs is annoyingrequires Windows Server
Closed source
Moderate
Built-in to WindowsSupports nested virtualization
Importing OVAs is annoyingLimited scalabilityLimited enterprise featuresLimited Guest OS ChoicesNo Nested Virtualization Support
Closed source
Easy
Easy to useRuns on multiple platforms
Limited scalabilityTerrible performanceLimited enterprise featuresNo Nested Virtualization Support
Open source
Easy
High performanceScalableAccessible via web consoleSupports nested virtualization
ExpensiveRequires dedicated hardware
Closed source
Moderate
Open sourceAccessible via web consoleSupports nested virtualization
Requires dedicated hardwareImporting OVAs is annoying
Open source
Difficult