In the last few months, the open-source virtualization ecosystem has gone through some important shifts. One of the most significant was Red Hat’s decision to discontinue RHV and slow down development on the upstream oVirt project. This has understandably created a lot of uncertainty for IT professionals and system integrators who depend on these platforms to run critical systems.
In this changing landscape, Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM) has emerged as a strong and promising option. It offers a mature, robust platform based on proven technology — something that is especially important for organizations looking for stability and long-term support.
However, many of us in the community are now asking the same question: how future-proof is OLVM? Is it a platform we can confidently adopt today for building new IT infrastructures, knowing that it will be supported and maintained in the years to come?
We are also curious to understand Oracle’s strategic vision for OLVM in light of what is happening with oVirt. Will Oracle continue to invest in and evolve OLVM as an independent product? Or will it remain closely tied to the upstream project, whose future is now less certain?
For many companies that are currently evaluating their virtualization options, clarity on these questions is essential. We all need to make architectural decisions that will stand the test of time — and knowing the level of Oracle’s long-term commitment to OLVM would be incredibly valuable.
I hope that someone from the Oracle team or the community can shed some light on these points. Many of us would greatly appreciate any official updates or insights on the future direction of OLVM.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Giacomo Failla, Head Of Technology Cheope SA