Citrix XenServer is a server virtualization platform built in Xen hypervisor. The software functions for management of Windows and Linux virtual servers that provides server consolidation and business continuity. Server virtualization allows several virtual machines to run using only one physical server. Every virtual machine is in isolation and separated with hypervisor, an underlying host by a thin layer. Through this, machines can run using different operating systems and applications. The hypervisor enables live migration which allows guest clients to move while it is still running, from one physical server host to another. Citrix XenServer features a zero downtime maintenance in which it automatically recovers from hardware failure and provides failover capacity in case of disaster situations which ensures end user access to mission critical applications in all scenarios. The virtual infrastructure of the software includes a 64-bit hypervisor, centralized management console and a full component of tools that gets virtual environment up and running.
Smart Technologies Notebook is a highly collaborative learning tool that is a part of Smart’s Education Software line. Smart Technologies Notebook is created to help educators make a more powerful educational tool in order to deliver the day’s lessons more effectively. The software contains all the tools necessary to present everyday lessons in a more engaging and exciting way. The software has an easy-to-use interface that makes every educator an expert when it comes to creating materials for school children. The software also provides for instant access to websites in order to make the lessons more complete and highly referenced. The internet is also a great source of images, videos, and audio files that teachers can integrate into the lessons. Furthermore, this software is made to work with a range of other products. With it, educators can easily make use of today’s hardware and software technologies in effectively handling classes.