Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Earns a high score due to its robust feature set, strong community backing, and proven reliability in large‑scale cloud deployments.
Key Features
Scalable Compute Management
Orchestrates large fleets of virtual machines across heterogeneous hypervisors with auto‑scaling capabilities.
Multi‑Hypervisor Support
Native integration with KVM, Xen, VMware, and Hyper-V, allowing flexible infrastructure choices.
Extensive API & Automation
Provides RESTful APIs and CLI tools for seamless integration with DevOps pipelines and orchestration frameworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Nova is released under the Apache 2.0 license and can be used, modified, and deployed at no cost.
Nova supports KVM, Xen, VMware vSphere, and Microsoft Hyper-V, providing flexibility across different environments.
Commercial support is optional; many organizations run Nova successfully using community resources, though vendors offer paid support for enterprise needs.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Free and open-source; commercial support and managed services are available from third‑party vendors.
Supported Platforms
UbuntuCentOSRed Hat Enterprise LinuxDebian
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