Windows Server Virtualization and Microsoft Hyper-V

MUST READ Hyper-V gains new resiliency features with Windows Server 2008 R2 TIP - Live Migration is just one of the improvements made to Hyper-V with Windows Server 2008 R2. Learn what else has been added to Microsoft Hyper-V version 2. Microsoft Hyper-V Management Tutorial LEARNING CENTER - Considering a Hyper-V deployment? Check out this collection of tips, book excerpts and video presentations for a better understanding of Microsoft's virtualization technology. Server virtualization at the hardware level with Hyper-V TIP - Find out how Microsoft Hyper-V changes the way virtual machines interact with physical hardware in Windows server virtualization. Virtualization and 64-bit: A match made in Windows heaven TIP - Christa Anderson explains why the implementation of 64-bit operating systems and virtualization should go hand in hand. When to use VM backups versus snapshots in Hyper-V TIP - How you go about protecting your virtual machines depends on the hypervisor you run. Learn the nuances of backing up VMs when using Microsoft Hyper-V.

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	The top four Hyper-V virtualization problems that plague admins Submitted By: SearchServerVirtualization.com | 05 Nov 2009 TIP - While Microsoft's Hyper-V R2 has made great strides, some problems still plague admins. Here are four issues with Hyper-V that continue to plague virtualization administrators.

	Availability in the virtualized Windows server Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 20 Oct 2009 TIP - Resource shortages are a major threat to virtual server reliability, so IT pros should make sure their hardware is up to task before deploying virtual machines.

	Converting Citrix XenServer source machines to Hyper-V format Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 14 Oct 2009 TIP - Migrating from Citrix XenServer to Microsoft Hyper-V is easier than you think. Check out these two different methods for converting your virtual machines.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 4

	Getting started with Windows PowerShell and Microsoft Hyper-V Christa Anderson and Kristin Griffin, Contributors | 20 May 2009 SCRIPTING SCHOOL - Check out this intro tutorial for using Windows PowerShell scripts to create a new virtual machine for Microsoft Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008.

	Microsoft Hyper-V Management Tutorial SearchWindowsServer.com | 10 Mar 2009 LEARNING CENTER - Considering a Hyper-V deployment? Check out this collection of tips, book excerpts and video presentations for a better understanding of Microsoft's virtualization technology.

	The right time to implement Microsoft Hyper-V Rand Morimoto and Jeff Guillet | 15 Dec 2008 BOOK EXCERPT - Is your organization ready for Hyper-V? This book excerpt takes you through the decision making process and helps you decide on the right time to deploy.

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	Microsoft Hyper-V: Best practices for performance, backups and management SearchWindowsServer.com | 27 Apr 2009 VIDEO - Deploying Hyper-V will potentially have a huge effect on your environment. Some of the major areas of impact include the performance of virtual machines, as well as changes to backup strategies and management procedures. In ...

	Understanding virtualization with Hyper-V SearchWindowsServer.com | 14 Apr 2009 VIDEO - In this webcast, MVP Greg Shields explains how Hyper-V can be used to bring inexpensive and easy-to-use server virtualization into your Windows infrastructure.

	Working with snapshots in Microsoft Hyper-V SearchWindowsServer.com | 06 Mar 2009 VIDEO - This screencast runs through how snapshots benefit a virtual environment, as well as how to create and use them in Hyper-V.

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	Citrix Essentials adds support for Windows Server 2008 R2 SearchWindowsServer.com | 05 Nov 2009 ARTICLE - The latest management release from Citrix will leverage virtualization features for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 and SCVMM.

	With R2 release, VMware vs. Hyper-V cost debate rages on SearchServerVirtualization.com | 30 Sep 2009 ARTICLE - Microsoft Hyper-V R2 will include live migration and has a lower entry price, but VMware says its memory overcommit feature translates into lower total costs.

	Microsoft licensing still impedes VM mobility SearchServerVirtualization.com | 16 Sep 2009 ARTICLE - By tying licensing to physical hardware and other structures, Microsoft's licensing for server virtualization remains too restrictive.

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	Microsoft on Hyper-V R2, licensing, Live Migration, System Center and VMware Published by: SearchVMware.com | 08 Oct 2009 PODCAST - Microsoft talks about managing virtual environments with System Center, when Hyper-V may be a better option than ESXi Free Edition, Hyper-V R2 licensing restrictions and more. (SearchVMware.com)

	Microsoft software licensing approach puts kibosh on VM live migration Published by: SearchServerVirtualization.com | 25 Sep 2009 PODCAST - Microsoft licensing restricts live migration of virtual machines. But hopefully that will change with the release of Hyper-V R2. (SearchServerVirtualization.com)

	VMware, Citrix, Microsoft earnings: Mixed bag for server virtualization market Published by: SearchServerVirtualization.com | 30 Jul 2009 PODCAST - The recent VMware, Citrix Systems and Microsoft earnings reports show some bright spots but also a lot of uncertainty in the server virtualization market. (SearchServerVirtualization.com)

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 1 of 1

	Microsoft Hyper-V version 1.0 10 Jul 2008 WORD - Hyper-V version 1.0 is the virtualization feature created for Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Hyper-V creates a virtualization layer above which multiple partitions can be run. The parent partition runs the hypervisor ...

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Windows Server Virtualization and Microsoft Hyper-V:  Microsoft Windows Server Provisioning, Windows Server Monitoring and Administration, Windows Server Clustering, Windows Server Troubleshooting, Windows Server Security, Windows Server Consolidation Strategies