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Oct 5 Sun
The great virtualization experiment
Paul Thurrott writes "
...I loaded up Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 first and have to say, it’s a bit of a mess. It does nothing out of the box, and you have to manage it remotely...once you get things configured correctly, you can of course start installing virtual machines on Hyper-V Server, and remotely. And it works as advertised..."
Oct 3 Fri
Fundamental Question on Virtualization
Todd Biske writes "In contrast, if the current state has nothing to do with the operating systems capabilities, and more about how we choose to allocate systems to those resources, then will virtualization make things any better? Put another way, how much of the potential value in applying virtualization is dependent on our ability to properly configure the VMs? If that number is significant, we may be in trouble..."
Oct 2 Thu
Virtual Server Sprawl: FUD or FACT?
Lori MacVittie writes "...None of the research cited ever discusses the number of virtual servers running, just the number of organizations in which virtualization has been implemented... there just doesn't seem to be any real data to back up the claim that virtual sprawl is - or will become - a problem."
Hyper-V Server Now Available!
Ben Armstrong writes "The free Hyper-V Server is now available...here is the official comparison table:..The following table outlines which Hyper-V–enabled product would suit your needs:"
Oct 1 Wed
About the Cameras Used for Virtual Earth
INETA Community Activities writes "...there are some really interesting background presentations on Virtual Earth available that you shouldn't miss. Behind the Maps - UltraCam gives you a detailed look at the cameras used to photograph map images. You'll learn about the cameras and software and get an up close look at both...."
Sep 30 Tue
3 Tips on Hyper-V Supporting 24 Logical Processor Systems
Ben Armstrong writes "The update also allows you to run up to 192 virtual machines on such a system. A couple of things to note: This update does not allow you to run more virtual machines on 16 logical processor or smaller systems. Our supported limit is 8 virtual processors..."
Free Virtualization Events 11 Cities
Kevin Remde writes "From October 10 through November 17, 2008, in the United States, there are eleven different events:..Get on the waiting list. It’s worth a shot..."
Test Drive Virtualization with Windows Server 2008
Joshua Hoffman writes "...use virtualization technology with Windows Server 2008 to increase the quality of key services...You can then test drive Windows Server 2008 in a virtual lab or learn more about the operating system"
Hyper-V: Scripting Fixed VHD Creation
Ben Armstrong writes "The big thing to be aware of is that creation of a fixed size virtual hard disk takes a lot longer - so you need to make sure you handle the concrete job object.."
Getting Started With Hyper-V and Configuring Networks
Ronni Pedersen writes "...guide helps you become familiar with Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 by providing instructions for creating a virtual machine and configuring virtual networks."
Sep 25 Thu
How to Compact Virtual Hard Disks
Joris Poelmans writes "When you are busy setting up a new virtual environment you will notice that dynamically expanding disks only grow in size - they don't compact automatically when you clean up your disks. If you want to reduce the size follow the next steps:..."
Sep 24 Wed
Hyper-V VSS HotFix Available
Ben Armstrong writes "The issue is that if you have any invalid / corrupt / missing virtual machine configuration files - VSS will silently fail to backup *any* of the virtual machines on your system...There are two scenarios where you might hit this problem:"
Sep 23 Tue
Hyper-V Server 2008 - When To Use It
Ben Armstrong writes "...side by side comparison of Hyper-V Server to Windows Server..."
Sep 13 Sat
VI Toolkit cmdlet to Kick Off an Upgrade
Hal Rottenberg writes "The VI Toolkit is the awesome, but there is no cmdlet included to kick off an upgrade. Luckily, it’s not hard to do...Note that the “%” is alias to the Foreach-Object cmdlet...I found it only worked if I stuck something in there."
Sep 11 Thu
What the Virtual Machine Manager 2008 Installation Delivers
Joshua Hoffman writes "...you now have an integrated management interface that works with your entire virtual infrastructure—including both Microsoft and VMware systems...requirements and steps involved in a VMM installation..."
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