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Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Server News

October 20, 2015 20 Oct'15
Microsoft containers gain data center momentum

Container technology continues to gain momentum in the data center and now Microsoft has joined in on the fun.
April 10, 2015 10 Apr'15
Microsoft Hyper-V Containers the latest Docker embrace

Microsoft continues its push for Docker, the Linux container technology, with a new Hyper-V Container tool for greater application isolation.
July 13, 2012 13 Jul'12
Citrix XenServer 'on the clock' as hypervisor wars heat up

Citrix will add shared-nothing storage live migration to XenServer, to compete with Microsoft's Hyper-V.
July 12, 2012 12 Jul'12
Microsoft talks tough, gains little on VMware

Microsoft's Hyper-V growth rate in units shipped outstripped VMware's vSphere as of the first quarter of 2012, according to IDC data. But do these numbers tell the whole story?

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Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Server Get Started

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

How do you find Hyper-V nodes with PowerShell?

Manage Hyper-V clusters more easily with PowerShell cmdlets and scripts that automate the retrieval and display of node information, including node statuses. Continue Reading
What is the Hyper-V VHD Set format and how is it optimized?

VHD File Set -- a file format new to Windows Server 2016 -- is helpful for IT administrators using guest clusters. Get up to speed on the basics and learn how to optimize it. Continue Reading
The top 5 unheralded Windows Server 2016 features

Windows Server 2016 is still a novel operating system for many administrators. Check out some of its new and enhanced features that might have slipped under the radar. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Server Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Hyper-V Manager update in Windows Server 2016 replete with features

Microsoft developed several improvements to Hyper-V Manager in Windows Server 2016. These new Hyper-V features improve VM management with added security and flexibility options. Continue Reading
Network upgrade ensures furniture rentals stay on the move

American Furniture Rental's network upgrade increased its dedicated network bandwidth to make video conferencing and tracking inventory of a million furniture assets fast and reliable. Continue Reading
Windows Server 2016 promises exciting new Hyper-V features

What updates and new features does the latest version of Windows Server bring to Hyper-V? Continue Reading

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Manage Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Server

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

How PowerShell Direct helps polish off those VMs

PowerShell Direct offers administrators a remoting option that does not rely on a network connection to manage Hyper-V VMs, but be sure you meet the requirements for its use. Continue Reading
Use Sysprep to generalize Hyper-V VMs for rapid deployment

Microsoft's Sysprep tool enables rapid Hyper-V VM configuration and deployment through image generalization. Use commands to speed up configuration and disaster recovery. Continue Reading
Enable resource metering in Hyper-V to collect usage data

Easily monitor resource utilization for your Hyper-V VMs by first enabling the resource metering feature and then collecting data with a few PowerShell commands. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Server Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Enable and disable Hyper-V secure boot with PowerShell

The manual process of enabling secure boot is time-consuming, so use PowerShell cmdlets and scripts to make it efficient to use secure boot in Hyper-V. Continue Reading
SCVMM 2012 R2: Exploring storage support options for virtualization

System Center Virtual Machine Manager supports multiple storage types, but it's up to the administrator to classify and provision that storage. Continue Reading
Hyper-V BPA sheds light on configuration mistakes

Microsoft Hyper-V BPA can help users fix unknown issues and put their environment in compliance with Microsoft best practices. Continue Reading

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