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Server virtualization beginner's guide



This virtualization primer introduces virtualization from a business user and data center environment point of view. The first section offers an overview of virtualization, from what it is to how it is beneficial to IT organizations to management considerations. Following that, the guide goes into details about the major virtualization offerings on the market today. The third section compares and contrasts the major platforms. The fourth section offers resources that detail software deployment, from installation to launching a virtual server. The final section points you toward comprehensive guides for the more advanced user.

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VIRTUALIZATION BASICS

This collection of articles and tips introduces the different virtualization technologies and main software offerings: VMware Server, Microsoft Virtual Server and XenServer.
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS

Here you'll find articles that explain the basics of how virtualization software offerings from VMware, Microsoft and Xen work.
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PRODUCT COMPARISONS

This section offers tips, expert opinions and articles that compare and contrast the major virtualization offerings.
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PRODUCT WALK-THROUGHS

Once you've selected a virtualization platform, this section will point you towards resources that walk you through using the software, from basic installation to configuration to deploying your first guest operating system.
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FURTHER RESOURCES

This selection of content offers resources that answer more advanced virtualization questions.
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