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Back ends for desktop virtualization: A guide
This guide on desktop virtualization and back-end virtualization engines covers how hypervisors from VMware, Microsoft and Citrix Systems enable desktop virtualization. Reference Guide
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Microsoft Hyper-V R2 administration and management guide
This Hyper-V R2 administration and management guide features in-depth technical advice on using Microsoft's new virtualization hypervisor. Learning Guide
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VMworld 2008 conference coverage
Here's the roundup of news, product annoucements and video interviews from the VMworld 2008 conference in Las Vegas, covered by SearchServerVirtualization.com and SearchVMware.com. Special Report
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Microsoft Hyper-V Guide
Hypervisor-based virtualization in Microsoft's newest offering promises features that will enhance virtual infrastructures. Learn more about the new virtualization platform in this introductory guide to Hyper-V. Learning Guide
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Cutting and controlling costs with virtualization: Expert advice
This series of tips provides expert advice on how to use server virtualization to reduce costs, some caveats to beware when taking on a project and how to exploit low-cost virtualization options. Special Report
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VMware vs. Microsoft vs. Xen: An expert face-off
Three experts weigh in on the merits and drawbacks of virtualization technologies Hyper-V, VMware and Citrix. Special Report
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Virtualization pricing news you can use
As Microsoft's low-priced Hyper-V enters the market, what is the fate of industry-leading VMware and second tier-players like Citrix Systems' Xen? Our news section examines the virtualization marketplace in terms of pricing, features and each platfor... Special Report
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Virtualization pricing wars: The future of VMware, Hyper-V and Xen
The impending release of Hyper-V may change the virtualization landscape, particularly for VMware and Citrix Systems' Xen. This special report looks at how price and performance will factor in for users and which technologies might prevail. Special Report
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Special Report: VMworld 2006
It's here -- VMworld 2006, where all major virtualization players come together. We're there for the entire event, so check this page regularly for updates from Los Angeles. Special Report
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VMware shops eye new System Center 2012 licensing for virtualization
Microsoft may gain some ground against VMware this year. The company simplified System Center 2012 licensing and continues to support unlimited virtualization management per host. News | 19 Jan 2012
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Virtualization 2012: Hyper-V 3 vs. vSphere 5 showdown looms
If Hyper-V 3 comes to market as expected by the end of this year, users say it will give VMware’s vSphere 5 a run for its money -- literally. News | 03 Jan 2012
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FlashSoft pushes Flash virtualization: News in brief
FlashSoft now supports automated caching for Linux workloads in virtual machines; NetEx supports Hyper-V; Red Hat launches oVirt; Veeam signs on cloud service provider partners. News | 07 Oct 2011
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Microsoft Hyper-V gaining on VMware in the virtualization market
The virtualization market is more competitive, with Hyper-V gaining on VMware and XenServer doubling its market share, according to a recent survey. News | 07 Oct 2011
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Hyper-V 3.0 shared-nothing live migration a boon for small shops
Shared-nothing live migration in Hyper-V 3.0 will improve small IT shops’ planned maintenance prospects, but the technology comes with some limits. News | 22 Sep 2011
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Hyper-V 3.0 sneak peek intrigues users
A new extensible virtual switch and advanced live migration features have virtualization pros eyeing Hyper-V 3.0. News | 14 Sep 2011
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Citrix ceases sale of Essentials for Hyper-V
Citing Citrix Essentials' overlap with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012, Citrix says it will focus its development efforts elsewhere. News | 23 Jun 2011
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Netuitive supports Hyper-V: Virtualization news in brief
Netuitive, a competitor of VMware’s Integrien, throws its weight behind Microsoft Hyper-V; Quest and StorSimple partner on a hybrid cloud offering; Kodak blesses VMware. News | 27 May 2011
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Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 days numbered, users say
Without SCVMM 2012 support, users can see the end of the road for Virtual Server 2005, though Microsoft says it won’t formally reach end of life for another few years. News | 25 May 2011
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Microsoft TechEd 2011 virtualization news
Microsoft TechEd 2011 had more than its fair share of virtualization news, from Exchange support for VMware HA to Veeam’s support for Hyper-V. News | 20 May 2011
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PVLANs in Hyper-V 3.0: Network isolation without the headaches
Microsoft Hyper-V 3.0 will introduce PVLANs, a new feature that uses IP address virtualization to solve the network isolation shortcomings of VLANs. Tip
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Hyper-V 3.0 to feature major virtualization scalability improvements
Microsoft Hyper-V 3.0 will feature drastically improved virtualization scalability, addressing Hyper-V R2’s current hardware, memory and cluster limitations. Tip
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Top 10 hypervisors: Choosing the best hypervisor technology
To find the best hypervisor technology, first decide whether you want a hosted or bare-metal virtualization hypervisor. Tip
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Hyper-V management tools: What VMware admins need to know
Hyper-V management tools, from Microsoft and its partners, are the crux of the virtualization platform. VMware admins should master these. Tip
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A guide to Hyper-V features for the VMware administrator
For every VMware action, there’s a Hyper-V reaction. VSphere and Hyper-V features have many similarities, but their vendors speak different languages. Tip
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Grasping application memory requirements to optimize Dynamic Memory
Before configuring Hyper-V Dynamic Memory, you need to know your application memory requirements. Vendor support can affect Dynamic Memory’s settings. Tip
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Cross-platform virtualization management tools: Sharing is caring
Virtualization management tools tend to stick with their virtualization vendors. They’re not easy to use in multiple platforms, but some can perform a few cross-platform tasks. Tip
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Mixing and matching virtualization platforms
Using multiple virtualization platforms allows you to avoid vendor lock-in, but it can be difficult to bridge and manage technologies from different virtualization vendors. Tip
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 licensing for virtualization
Choosing the right Windows Server 2008 edition can save big money in a virtual data center. Tip
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How Microsoft Windows Server licensing works in Hyper-V environments
Microsoft Windows Server licensing is complicated by Hyper-V. But smart IT architects know how to use Microsoft's licensing policies to their advantage. Tip
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What the Hyper-V client hypervisor means for Microsoft virtualization
The Hyper-V client hypervisor in Windows 8 will help with application compatibility problems, but its other use cases may be limited. Answer
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Troubleshooting a SAN storage configuration in a Microsoft environment
Virtualization expert Anil Desai offers advice on troubleshooting a storage area network configuration in a Microsoft environment. Ask the Expert
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Reconciling operating system monitoring tools clock cycle identification
Expert Anil Desai handles a user question about rectifying clock cycle descrepanices with OS monitoring tools in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Virtual-to-physical migrations with Microsoft Virtual Server
If you're attempting a virtual to physical migration with Microsoft Virtual Server, Serdar Yegulalp will help you along in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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How many licenses should I buy for my virtualized environment?
Learn about virtual machine licensing in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Issues with virtualizing SQL Server 2000 and 2005
Expert Serdar Yegulalp offers some troubleshooting tips on P2V migrations involving SQL Server in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Virtual machine troubleshooting with the Virtual Server Admin website
Configure your search paths more efficiently with the Microsoft Virtual Server Admin website in this expert response from Anil Desai. Ask the Expert
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Tools for converting physical servers to virtual machines
Serdar Yegulalp offers his opinion on the best tools for converting physical servers to virtual machines in a Windows enviornment in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Automating all virtual machines to boot on start up
Virtual machine automation is complicated, especially on Microsoft Virtual Server. Site expert Anil Desai adresses this issue in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Virtual Server access to network cards and serial ports
Can Virtual Server 2005 give direct access to network cards and serial ports? Serdar Yegulalp has the answer in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Microsoft Hyper-V Dynamic Memory
Dynamic Memory is a memory allocation feature for Microsoft Hyper-V. Definition
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virtualization stack
A virtualization stack is the collection of resources that, along with the hypervisor, make up the Microsoft Hyper-V environment. Word
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root partition
A root partition is the isolated area in a Microsoft Hyper-V environment where the hypervisor runs. The root partition is the first one created; it runs the hypervisor and can access devices and memory directly. Word
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parent partition
A parent partition is a logical hard drive division in the Microsoft Hyper-V environment that's responsible for running the hypervisor layer and creating and managing child partitions. Word
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Microsoft Virtual Server
Microsoft Virtual Server is a scalable server virtualization program distributed by Microsoft that enables multiple operating systems (OS) to run on a single physical server... (Continued) Word
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virtual machine monitor (VMM)
A virtual machine monitor (VMM) is a host program that allows a single computer to support multiple, identical execution environments... (Continued) Word
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New VMware vCenter updates: What they mean to you
VMware vCenter Orchestrator has new plug-ins, and vCenter Converter 5.0 is out in beta. These new tools give admins more VMware management options. Podcast
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Interview with VMware CIO Mark Egan: Acquisitions, apps and cloud
In this episode of This Week in Virtualization, VMware CIO Mark Egan talks cloud and Microsoft; plus, a preview of Citrix Synergy 2011 and news from Microsoft TechEd. Podcast
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Virtualization costs, features and management comparison
Get your frequently asked questions about virtualization costs, features and management answered in this podcast comparing VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. Podcast
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Microsoft virtualization and cloud computing strategy comes into focus
It’s been a busy few weeks for Microsoft virtualization and cloud computing news. Catch up on Microsoft’s virtualization business and its cloud computing strategy. Podcast
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Hyper-V vs. VMware evolves with new releases
Microsoft released the Hyper-V R2 SP1 beta and VMware launched vSphere 4.1 in the same week, kicking off the latest round in the fight for server virtualization market supremacy. Podcast
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Microsoft virtualization strategy Q&A with David Greschler
The Microsoft virtualization strategy involves server and desktop virtualization, plus cloud. Hear from Microsoft's integrated virtualization strategy director, David Greschler. Podcast
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This Week in Virtualization: Feb. 19, 2010
Virsto Software announced its new Hyper-V storage tool this week. Plus: A new iSCSI SAN hits the virtualization market, and VMware teams up with Mitel on virtual VoIP. Video
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VMware cloud focus after Zimbra acquisition
The VMware-Zimbra acquisition raised some eyebrows, but the two companies have a strategy for using Zimbra's email and collaboration software to further the VMware cloud push. Podcast
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Microsoft server virtualization products make waves in 2009
Hyper-V R2 changed the dynamics of the market this year. Find out what 2010 holds in store for Microsoft server virtualization and get a recap of the top news stories of 2009. Podcast
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Microsoft software licensing approach puts kibosh on VM live migration
Microsoft licensing ties software to physical machines, restricting live migration of virtual machines. But there's hope that will change with the release of Hyper-V R2. Podcast
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PVLANs in Hyper-V 3.0: Network isolation without the headaches
Microsoft Hyper-V 3.0 will introduce PVLANs, a new feature that uses IP address virtualization to solve the network isolation shortcomings of VLANs. Tip
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VMware shops eye new System Center 2012 licensing for virtualization
Microsoft may gain some ground against VMware this year. The company simplified System Center 2012 licensing and continues to support unlimited virtualization management per host. News
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Hyper-V 3.0 guide: Dissecting the next Microsoft hypervisor
Hyper-V 3.0 is still in pre-beta, but the early reviews are promising for IT shops. The next Microsoft hypervisor will sport new features that may give VMware a run for its money. Tutorial
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Virtualization 2012: Hyper-V 3 vs. vSphere 5 showdown looms
If Hyper-V 3 comes to market as expected by the end of this year, users say it will give VMware’s vSphere 5 a run for its money -- literally. News
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Hyper-V 3.0 to feature major virtualization scalability improvements
Microsoft Hyper-V 3.0 will feature drastically improved virtualization scalability, addressing Hyper-V R2’s current hardware, memory and cluster limitations. Tip
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Virtualization Decisions 2011 Purchasing Intentions Survey
Read the Virtualization Decisions 2011 Purchasing Intentions Survey to see the latest virtualization, data center and cloud computing trends. guide
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FlashSoft pushes Flash virtualization: News in brief
FlashSoft now supports automated caching for Linux workloads in virtual machines; NetEx supports Hyper-V; Red Hat launches oVirt; Veeam signs on cloud service provider partners. News
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Microsoft Hyper-V gaining on VMware in the virtualization market
The virtualization market is more competitive, with Hyper-V gaining on VMware and XenServer doubling its market share, according to a recent survey. News
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What the Hyper-V client hypervisor means for Microsoft virtualization
The Hyper-V client hypervisor in Windows 8 will help with application compatibility problems, but its other use cases may be limited. Answer
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Hyper-V 3.0 shared-nothing live migration a boon for small shops
Shared-nothing live migration in Hyper-V 3.0 will improve small IT shops’ planned maintenance prospects, but the technology comes with some limits. News
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About Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Server
Microsoft's Hyper-V hypervisor has caught up fast with VMware, XenServer and other virtualization platforms, and many organizations have turned to Microsoft's low-cost hypervisor as their virtualization choice. In this section, you will find news analysis, research and tutorials on getting started with and installing Hyper-V as well as in-depth tutorials on using Hyper-V and management tools such as Virtual Machine Manager, PowerShell scripts, as well as find comparisons of Hyper-V with other virtualization platforms on the basis of performance, reliability, ease of use, cost, and virtualization management concerns. We provide evaluations of architectural decisions to make when deploying Hyper-V, how virtual machine security is affected, and how Hyper-V works with other third-party virtualization management tools as compared with VMware, XenServer and more.