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The editors liked
Easy to install
Compatible with a huge range of servers and I/O adapter cards
A simple option for organisations wanting to test server virtualisation
Important new features reduce the cost of running corporate networks
Including Network Access Protection
Server Core
PowerShell and Read Only Domain Controllers
Many existing components
Such as IIS
Terminal Services and the filesharing protocol h...
The editors didn't like
VMs could be affected by software problems with the host Windows server
All VMs must be temporarily halted if host server needs a reboot following patching
Need to buy extra software to manage HyperV server farms
Requires a 64bit Intel VTor AMDVcomp...
Many new features are not compatible with older Windows desktop and server systems
Upgrades to existing servers will need careful planning
More care is needed when purchasing Terminal Service Client Access Licences
Easy to install, Compatible with a huge range of servers and I/O adapter cards, A simple option for organisations wanting to test server virtualisation
VMs could be affected by software problems with the host Windows server, All VMs must be temporarily halted if host server needs a reboot following patching, Need to buy extra software to manage HyperV server farms, Requires a 64bit Intel VTor AMDVcomp...
Microsofts Hyper-V is a solid virtualisation platform thats compatible with a wide range of modern server hardware...
A monster of an OS platform, but one which is wrapped up with kid gloves with unprecedented handholding and support and management infrastructure. Without doubt, the best Windows Server release ever, offering unparalleled levels of capability and power...
Important new features reduce the cost of running corporate networks, including Network Access Protection, Server Core, PowerShell and Read Only Domain Controllers, Many existing components, such as IIS, Terminal Services and the filesharing protocol h...
Many new features are not compatible with older Windows desktop and server systems, Upgrades to existing servers will need careful planning, More care is needed when purchasing Terminal Service Client Access Licences, .NET framework and PowerShell are ...
Windows Server 2008 is easier to install and manage than previous versions, and has many new and improved features that should encourage organisations to upgrade...
Windows Server 2008 is definitely faster, more manageable and secure. But its still missing the virtual link. Tom Henderson and Rand Dvorak, Network World ...
Abstract: Microsoft will release Windows 2008 Server as the direct successor to Windows 2003 Server in the spring of next year. The new server OS, also known under the code name Longhorn, shares a code base with Windows Vista and incorporates many additions. Us...
Abstract: VirtualizationReady or Not, VMware, Here Comes Hyper-V By Cameron Sturdevant2008-07-16 Article Views: 9251Article Rating: / 15 Rate This Article:Poor Best Add This Article To: Digg this Del.icio.us Slashdot Y! My Web E-mail Print Furl Goog...
Abstract: Hyper-V is finally here -- almost. With the recent delivery of Release Candidate 1, Microsoft is shifting from major engineering operations mode to cross-the-is-and-dot-the-ts mode. The majority of the Hyper-V bits, including an ever-expanding list o...
Abstract: Microsofts attempt at toppling VMware VI3 is chock-full of classic embrace-and-extend goodness, including support in System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (tested in beta) for managing VI3 assets. The Hyper-V hypervisor technology is sound and shoul...
Abstract: Pros Tight security, thanks to reduced attack surfaceSmall build installs lightning fastOnly binaries required to run server role are installed Cons How do you feel about the DOS prompt?No upgrade path from Server Core to full build, or vice versaNo sh...
