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XCP-ng Unveils Version 8.3 Beta 2 of Virtualization Platform

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XCP-ng has announced the launch of the 8.3 Beta 2, marking the culmination of seven months of work on XCP-ng 8.3. This pre-release version is not recommended for production environments but is intended for users interested in testing and providing feedback on the new features. The release faced challenges with UEFI firmware emulation, but with community support, issues were resolved.

Changes in XCP-ng 8.3 Beta 2 #

Changes from XenServer #

  • Completion of vTPM support for Windows 11 compatibility.
  • Various improvements in XAPI, Xen, and Linux kernel.

Changes from XCP-ng #

  • Rebased packages on XenServer 8 preview.
  • Various installer enhancements.
  • IPv6 support updates.
  • Addition of XOSTOR and Debian 12 template.
  • Security fixes and new tests.
  • Removal of old experimental EXT4 driver.

Updates Since Beta 2 #

  • Integration of XenServer 8 advancements.
  • Various updates and fixes for enhanced stability.
  • Known issue with Xen Orchestra statistics, being addressed.

Xen 4.17 #

  • Opportunity to upgrade from Xen 4.13 to Xen 4.17 for testing.
  • Instructions provided for installation and feedback submission.

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