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Juniper Brings In Linux for MX Router Virtualization

Oct 12, 2012
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Juniper is updating its MX edge router family with two new large scale hardware platforms and new virtualization software capabilities.

The JunosV App engine further enhances the MX routers with a Linux powered KVM virtual hypervisor. Marcellin noted that Juniper is using CentOS as the Linux base. CentOS is a clone of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

The JunosV App engine is a hypervisor that enables service providers to run applications such as load balancing and security services at the edge of network

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