1.1. OpenVZ Overview

OpenVZ is a bare-metal virtualization solution that includes container virtualization, KVM-based virtual machines, software-defined storage along with enterprise features and production support. It runs on top of Virtuozzo Linux, a RHEL-based Linux distribution.

OpenVZ provides the best value for cost-conscious organizations enabling them to:

  • standardize server hardware platforms,
  • effectively consolidate server resources,
  • consolidate and support legacy OSs and applications,
  • streamline server and application deployment, maintenance, and management,
  • simplify software testing and development,
  • optimize server and application availability.