Virtualization

Download Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 Yes, now you can, for free! Microsoft has released the new Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 version of their VM software. You can use it to run multiple operating systems (also called "guests") at the same time on the same physical computer (also called "the host machine"). You can easily switch…

Virtual Server 2005 R2 is a server application that enables users to run a range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP Professional and Windows NT 4.0, plus a variety of legacy operating systems such as Windows 98. It will allow the operating systems to simultaneously run…

There are many types of virtualization- server, network, storage, and more. In this article, we will demystify these complex terms, explain what they can do for you, and name specific products that provide these functions. So prepare for the smoke to be cleared… What is Server Virtualization? Out of all three of the different types…

Completely unexpected Microsoft launches the first beta of its upcoming hypervisor Hyper-V (formerly codename Viridian / Windows Server Virtualization). This first beta, initially planned for the end of this year, was later postponed to February 2008, in sync with the global launch of Windows Server 2008 (formerly known as “Longhorn”). But Microsoft put a great…

A lot of people think that if you virtualize, let’s say, a Windows 2003 Server, that virtualized system should be secure because it is completely separate from the VMware ESX Server operating system and it could be, potentially “protected” by VMware ESX Server. This is not true and there are a lot of things you…

Whether you would like to use virtualization on your desktop PC or on a server farm, you must choose a virtualization product. The two most popular virtualization products are EMC’s VMware and Microsoft’s Virtual PC/Server. So how do you choose the right product for your needs? Let’s find out… Understanding Your Needs No matter what…

When most people think of Virtualization, they might think of Microsoft but I’d be willing to bet that they think of VMware. In fact, there may be many out there who don’t know that there are other virtualization products besides VMware’s solutions. While VMware has excellent Virtualization products, I think it is important to know…

Microsoft Virtual PC is one of the top contenders in a growing line of Virtual Machine utilities. The latest version, called Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, allows users to conveniently run multiple operating systems on a single computer. Users can switch operating systems as easily as they switch applications instantly, with a mouse click. Because each…

As some of you know, a few Microsoft employees have been spotted working with a cool tool called VMRC Plus, which is an improved version of the VMRC client that is deployed together with Virtual Server 2005. This tool used to be an internally available app, but not anymore. I was recently informed of this…

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 is a server application that enables users to run a range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP Professional and Windows NT 4.0, plus a variety of legacy operating systems such as Windows 98. It will allow the operating systems to…