XenSource, Inc., provider of the open-source Xen virtualization project, and a provider of enterprise virtualization solutions, announced that it has signed an OEM agreement with Symantec to embed Veritas Storage Foundation, Symantec's industry-standard storage management software into XenEnterprise, and collaborate on delivering enterprise-class HA/DR and backup technology to XenSource customers. By unifying Sy XenSource, Inc., provider of the open-source Xen virtualization project, and a provider of enterprise virtualization solutions, announced that it has signed an OEM agreement with Symantec to embed Veritas Storage Foundation, Symantec’s industry-standard storage management software into XenEnterprise, and collaborate on delivering enterprise-class HA/DR and backup technology to XenSource customers.By unifying Symantec’s storage virtualization software with the XenSource hypervisor, customers can implement a scalable, high-performance virtualization platform that leverages their current storage investments, processes and environments. The combination of these two leading products will help to give XenSource an answer to combat VMware’s current offerings. By working with Symantec, XenSource will enhance XenEnterprise to address key customer needs in three areas: Unified Server and Storage Virtualization – XenSource will embed Veritas Storage Foundation within XenEnterprise to provide customers seamless storage management for major server and storage array and enable advanced storage functionality, including utilization optimization, dynamic multi-pathing and point-in-time copies. Resiliency and Business Continuity – XenSource will develop XenEnterprise HighAvailability, a new product which will be tested for certification by both Symantec and XenSource, to provide failover of virtual machines, ensuring business continuity for enterprise applications. Data Protection and Backup – To provide protection for critical applications running within XenEnterprise virtual servers, Veritas NetBackup will be jointly tested for certification. “Symantec is the global leader in storage management, data protection, and backup software for large enterprises”, said John Bara, Vice President Marketing, XenSource. He added, “XenSource is very pleased to announce the OEM agreement and partnership with Symantec. Customers will now be able to purchase a unified server and storage virtualization solution with the virtualization power and performance of XenSource, combined with the trusted storage management, data protection, and backup software from Symantec.”XenSource products will include key storage management products from Symantec, starting as early as this fall. Software Development