XenServer in 2026: Where It Fits and How to Use What You Already Own
Practical guidance for right-sizing hypervisor strategy and reducing virtualization costs
Organizations are rethinking their hypervisor strategy—especially when costs rise and existing virtualization investments can be extended. In this Masterclass, Richard Faulkner, Solutions Architect at Ferroque Systems, and Ashley Davies, Principal Product Manager at Cloud Software Group, share “lessons from the field” on XenServer: where it fits, who it’s best for, and how teams can take advantage of what they already own—particularly in environments already standardized on Citrix licensing. You’ll also get practical guidance on what it takes to move workloads from VMware to XenServer, including tooling, considerations, and a realistic path to get started.
XenServer in 2026: Where It Fits and How to Use What You Already Own
Practical guidance for right-sizing hypervisor strategy and reducing virtualization costs
Organizations are rethinking their hypervisor strategy—especially when costs rise and existing virtualization investments can be extended. In this Masterclass, Richard Faulkner, Solutions Architect at Ferroque Systems, and Ashley Davies, Principal Product Manager at Cloud Software Group, share “lessons from the field” on XenServer: where it fits, who it’s best for, and how teams can take advantage of what they already own—particularly in environments already standardized on Citrix licensing. You’ll also get practical guidance on what it takes to move workloads from VMware to XenServer, including tooling, considerations, and a realistic path to get started.
Thinking about where XenServer fits in your 2026 virtualization roadmap?
Hypervisor strategy is back on the priority list. As organizations look for ways to reduce platform spend while keeping performance and operational consistency, many teams are reassessing what they already own—and where XenServer can provide a viable path forward.
In this 60-minute Masterclass, Richard Faulkner and Ashley Davies share lessons from the field to help you answer the questions that matter.
You’ll learn:
- Where does XenServer fit best in modern environments?
- What types of workloads and operational models align well with it?
- What does a real VMware-to-XenServer transition entail?
- How can organizations already invested in Citrix licensing approach XenServer as a natural progression?
You’ll also get a practical view of the migration journey, including what to expect when converting workloads, the role of migration tooling (such as a conversion manager/virtual appliance approach), and the common gotchas that can slow teams down.
Whether you’re actively evaluating alternatives to VMware or simply building a 2026 virtualization roadmap, this session will help you make smarter decisions with a clear, actionable starting point.
Duration: 60 minutes
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. Eastern Time
Meet Our Expert Hosts
Our hosts bring deep, real-world experience on the best practices for securing the modern End-User Infrastructure.
Ashley Davies
Principal Product Manager, Cloud Software Group
Ashley has built a career focused on enterprise infrastructure and virtualization, working closely with customers and engineering teams to advance modern platform strategy. Currently a Principal Product Manager at Cloud Software Group in the UK, Ashley leads the product roadmap for XenServer, partnering with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders to guide development and product marketing efforts. He thrives on aligning technical innovation with real-world customer needs, ensuring XenServer continues to evolve as a reliable, high-performance virtualization platform.
Richard Faulkner
Solutions Architect, Ferroque Systems
Richard has been a fervent supporter of End-User Computing for over two decades, primarily working on the reseller side, which enabled him to adopt new technologies early. Currently a Solutions Architect at Ferroque Systems based in Chattanooga, TN, he thrives on sharing his knowledge about technology and assisting IT staff in optimizing digital workspaces for employees. Originally from New York City, Rich has lived across the US and served as a Nuclear Engineer in the US Navy on submarines before transitioning to an IT career.
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