Hyper-V is a capable hypervisor included with Windows Server, and a natural choice for Windows-centric environments. Its operational ergonomics reflect that lineage, it assumes a Windows-first ops team, Active Directory integration, SCVMM if you need scale, and the broader Microsoft stack. Netframe is the cross-platform alternative, KVM-based, vendor-neutral, and built for environments where Linux and Windows are equally first-class.
Side by side.
| Feature | Netframe | Microsoft Hyper-V |
|---|---|---|
| Hypervisor host OS | Linux (Debian stable) | Windows Server |
| Host licence cost | Free hypervisor (Netframe Core) | Bundled with Windows Server, which is licensed separately |
| Management plane | Netframe Manager, one web console at any scale | Hyper-V Manager plus Windows Admin Center plus SCVMM at scale |
| Linux guest support | First-class, equal footing with Windows | Supported, but historically Windows-prioritised |
| API and automation | Clean OpenAPI 3.1 REST plus webhooks (drives any HTTP automation tool) | PowerShell, WMI, and Azure-style REST (limited) |
| Live migration | Yes, cluster-wide | Yes, Live Migration |
| Hypervisor heritage | KVM, used across major public clouds and millions of Linux servers | Hyper-V, Microsoft proprietary |
| Backup integration | Netframe Backup, first-party and platform-native | Third-party backup products required |
| Support | 24×7 included with licensing | Microsoft support tiers |
| Identity | Local accounts and Active Directory | Active Directory (deeply integrated) |
| Operational fit | Linux and Windows shops equally | Windows-centric shops |
Bolded cells indicate the side we consider stronger on that dimension.
Getting from Microsoft Hyper-V to Netframe.
V2V migration from Hyper-V to Netframe involves disk format conversion (VHDX → qcow2 or raw) and driver injection. The Netframe Converter roadmap includes direct Hyper-V import; in the interim, the migration is scriptable using standard `qemu-img` tooling combined with the Netframe REST API.
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