Basically if you want to run any oracle database or packaged product OVM is compatible. If its windows OVM runs in HVM ( hardware emulated mode) which is not as good as PVM in some respects .
Both are similar in features however if this is for ODA appliance then you should know that currently no management is offered and everything is converted to VM via Oracles Virtual Box.
Partner at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Oct 13, 2014
Check out this comparison.
This is not a complete comparison because it does not list all of the applications that VMware supports. Most of the Windows applications, VMware supports (there are updates that need to be made but this gives an apples to apples comparison - www.ombud.com/product/compare/oracle-vm
Consultant at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Vendor
Oct 13, 2014
You can have a look at Configuration Maximums sheets for both products. It is not exactly what you search (feature for feature).
Anyway, they haven't exactly the same features nor should them. But it is a good starting point to compare products.
Oracle VM and VMware vSphere are key competitors in the virtualization market. VMware vSphere offers more advanced features, making it the preferable choice for environments seeking comprehensive virtualization, whereas Oracle VM provides a cost-effective solution suited for Oracle environments.Features: Oracle VM provides hard partitioning, a wide range of operating system support, and is open-source, which brings cost savings and flexibility, particularly advantageous in Oracle-centric...
Basically if you want to run any oracle database or packaged product OVM is compatible. If its windows OVM runs in HVM ( hardware emulated mode) which is not as good as PVM in some respects .
Hi Russell
Similar buth here is another feature for feature comparison.
www.unixarena.com/2014/05/oracle-vm-x86-vs-vmware-vsphere.html
Rgds,
Siya Mamfanya
We do Microsoft Hyper-V vs. VMWare etc.
Check out: www.whymicrosoft.com/Pages/vmware.aspx
Both are similar in features however if this is for ODA appliance then you should know that currently no management is offered and everything is converted to VM via Oracles Virtual Box.
Dan Gillman
You can also try the below link as OVM is based on Xen you can use Xen in comparison.
www.virtualizationmatrix.com/
vFP
Check out this comparison.
This is not a complete comparison because it does not list all of the applications that VMware supports. Most of the Windows applications, VMware supports (there are updates that need to be made but this gives an apples to apples comparison - www.ombud.com/product/compare/oracle-vm
Todd
I think this link may help:
-Form VMware Side: *goo.gl/6GVytp *
-Form Oracle Side: *goo.gl/8OoFzZ *
Check the below discussion on spiceworks.com
community.spiceworks.com/topic/433618-oracle-vm-vs-vmware-vs-other-options-2014
vFP
You can have a look at Configuration Maximums sheets for both products. It is not exactly what you search (feature for feature).
Anyway, they haven't exactly the same features nor should them. But it is a good starting point to compare products.