By Mark Tarre
Publication Date: 2026-07-02 07:15:00
Citrix has launched XenServer 9, which is available to customers under existing Citrix licensing entitlements.
XenServer 9 is included in Citrix Platform Licence, Universal Hybrid Multi Cloud and Citrix for Private Cloud entitlements, covering deployments of up to 10,000 sockets at no extra cost. Citrix is positioning the virtualisation product at the centre of its pitch to customers reviewing infrastructure spending and management.
Many large organisations are reassessing the cost and complexity of running business-critical workloads across on-premises and hybrid environments. Citrix is presenting XenServer 9 as an option for customers that want to keep those workloads in-house while simplifying day-to-day administration.
The release focuses on lifecycle management, system maintenance, security and integration with Citrix’s broader desktop and application delivery products. The platform supports any workload, while offering tighter operational alignment in Citrix…