XCP-ng
Production-grade type-1 hypervisor based on Xen. Reliable, modern and widely adopted in datacenters and homelab environments.
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The
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virtualization stack.
From hypervisor to management and backup, Vates VMS gives you everything you need to migrate, scale, and simplify your IT.
They chose our Vates Virtualization Management Stack (Vates VMS)
to build their virtual infrastructure and our pro support to accompany them in their daily mission.
Discover the technology
Understand how XCP-ng, Xen Orchestra, XO Lite, XOSTOR and XO Proxy work together to form a modern, open and transparent virtualization stack designed for real-world infrastructures.
Vates virtualization stack
Vates VMS is built around XCP-ng, Xen Orchestra and a set of complementary tools. Each component is developed in the open and designed to deliver predictable performance, operational efficiency and full independence from closed ecosystems.
Explore the architectureAll components are open source and maintained by Vates engineering, with a strong community behind them.
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Xen Orchestra
The web-based management and backup interface for XCP-n Agentless, powerful, and built for backup, DR, automation and monitoring.
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XO Lite
Lightweight, 100% web client for basic administration on a single host. Ideal for simple environmen or first-time users.
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XOSTOR
High-performance hyperconvergence based on DRB Turn your hosts into a resilient virtual SAN with high availability.
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XO Proxy
Distributed backup proxy for larg or remote infrastructures. Reduces bandwidth load and accelerates backup operations.
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Go deeper with technical resources
See how IT teams operate their infrastructure with Vates VMS in a real environment.
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Documentation
Installation, configuration, backup DR, networking, automation, performance tuning…
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GitHub repositories
Source code, issues, discussions, contribution guidelines, everythin is public.
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Secure deployment
Comprehensive configuration of Vates Virtualisation Management Stack: strategies for overall system security.
Experience Vates VMS
Try the full Vates VMS platform for one month, including XCP-ng, Xen Orchestra, XO Lite, XOSTOR and XO Proxy. No credit card required. No feature limits. Immediate access. Full assistance from our team during the trial.
Compare & see the difference
Compare features, costs and freedom and understand what makes Vates VMS different from closed virtualization ecosystems.
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Vendor comparison & key difference
Vates VMS delivers predictable costs, open governance and long-term stability without lock-in or unexpected licensing changes. The platform is simple to operat built on proven technologies and designed for teams that need reliability and con A short comparison document highlights the key differences in features, costs, architecture and long-term implications.
What we offer
Support subscriptions
Vates provides commercial support for the entire Vates VMS stack — XCP-ng, Xen Orchestra, XO Lite,
XOSTOR and XO Proxy. Our pricing model is simple and predictable:
per host, per year
, with
no limits on CPU or RAM
, and no feature restrictions. You get reliable assistance from our engineering team, long-term
maintenance, and guidance for day-to-day operations.
Included components:
Professional Services
Beyond support, Vates offers expert services to help you design, deploy or migrate your infrastructure.
We assist with
VMware-to-Vates transitions
, architecture reviews, performance tuning and continuous operational support.
Whether you're modernizing your environment or building a new one, our team helps you move faster and
more confidently.
A growing global ecosystem of trusted partners
Vates collaborates with technology vendors, service providers and integrators worldwide to deliver a reliable and open virtualization platform.
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Become a Vates partner
Join a growing ecosystem delivering open, enterprise-grade virtualization to organizations worldwide. Whether you're an MSP, CSP, reseller or technology vendor, you can integrate Vates VMS into your offerings, resell our solutions and access dedicated partner enablement.
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For customers
Wherever you are, Vates VMS is supported by a network of certified partners ready to help you deploy, integrate and operate your virtualization environment. Our partners combine technical expertise with local proximity to support you efficiently.
Open source is the foundation of Vates VMS
Our entire stack is developed publicly, with transparent processes and long-term governance. This ensures auditability, independence and a level of trust that closed platforms can’t offer.
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Open development on GitHub
Vates builds its entire virtualization stack publicly. All repositories — XCP-ng, Xen Orchestra, XOSTOR, XO Proxy, tooling and internal components are fully open and updated in real tim You can review the code, follow development discussions, inspect issues, track security updates, and contribute directly to the ecosy This transparency ensures long-term trust and guarantees that Vates VMS remains independent from closed vendor decisions or licensing constraints.
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Documentation for engineers
All technical resources are publicly available: installation guides, configuration references, backup and DR procedures, networking, storage, automation and performance tuning.
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Roadmap & Changelog
Our roadmap, release notes and long-term maintenance policies are published openly. You know exactly what features, improvements and updates are planned with no surprises.
About Vates
VATES builds open virtualization technologies used by organizations accross the world.
Our missions is to provide robust, transparent and long-lasting infrastructure solutions.
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- Mission
- Deliver reliable open source virtualization technologies with a clear and sustainable long-term vision.
- Vision
- Infrastructure sovereignty, independence from closed ecosystems, and full alignment with engineering excellence.
- Leadership
- A team of engineers and open source contributors committed to building a stable and future-proof virtualization stack.
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Our Story
Founded in 2012 with the goal of making enterprise virtualization accessible and transparent, Vates haas grown around XCP-ng, Xen Orchestra and a full ecos of open technologies.
Over the years, we have built a strong community, expanded our product stack and supported thousants of deployments.