COS and XOS on VMware

[usman_a]

is it possibale to install COS or XOS within a VMware?

[Shadow]

No - however this has been something that has been raised with Crossbeam - especially with XoS, to assist people in training - so you never know.

[woody]

I believe this is possible and available now.

[cjbischoff]

I don't think that solution is available (unless they are holding back from me).

[desperado618]

If a Nokia IP firewall running on IPSO has not been virtuallized, dont expect to see a Crossbeam try to virturalize its architecture. I am 100% sure the X series will never exist out side of its massive shell. The C series, on the other hand, can be virtualized with some dedication. But Crossbeam has less than 10% of the customer base of Nokia. And IPSO is not just for firewalls.

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[mcnallym]

Well C Series OS is Red Hat based so might want to try experementing with Red Hat configuration in VMWare to see if will work from the install image.

Personally I cannot stand COS but some people like it so good luck with experementing.

[chuachongchee]

My understanding on this is no. Even their own support guys when troubleshooting and replicating problems do it on their actual machines..

[desperado618]

Its too complicated to virtualize redundant backplanes, APM's, CPM's, etc. Not to mention their core OS is a multi layer Linux/hybrid blend with an IOS feel.

[desperado618]

I stand corrected.
Both are available to partners. I have downloaded both however I was unable to get COS to launch. I am reloading now.