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Optiplex 755 as a server

Someone asked me this morning if I had posted any photos of the Dell Optiplex 755 I purchased recently … So there they are. I took these the day it arrived but forgot to post them. Hey, it’s been busy :) So far so good. I’ve really loaded it down with virtual machines and the thing is rock-solid and...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 10-07-2008
MDOP 2008 R2 now available

Microsoft’s centralized desktop management tool has been updated to R2 and is now available to SA customers: Just a week after my colleague Shanen Boettcher wrote about virtualization and its role in the Optimized Desktop, specifically announcing the RTM of Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5, commonly...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 10-06-2008
The great virtualization experiment

I just purchased a Dell Optiplex 755 PC to use as a server in my home environment. This was necessitated by a few things, including the need to test Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 (see my recent screenshot gallery ), Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Small Business Server 2008, and Essential Business Server...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 10-04-2008
The Growing Case for Virtualization

Microsoft PressPass publishes a nice Q&A with virtualization strategist Mike Neil . A few key passages: On virtualization management Virtualization is about more than the hypervisor; it’s also about management software, and that’s where vendors differentiate themselves. Microsoft’s...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 09-16-2008
Here comes free Hyper-V Server 2008

I'm in the Redmond area this week and this morning I'll be attending a Microsoft virtualization launch event. Part of the announcements today include the upcoming release of Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008, which shouldn't be confused with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, the feature of Windows...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 09-08-2008
HyperVoria launches

Steven Bink has launched his new Web site, HyperVoria : Welcome to HyperVoria! This is a new website with forums dedicated to Microsoft Hyper-V Technologies. We collect news, tips, guides about Hyper-V and publish parts with links on the main page. The Hyper-V Forums will be the meeting point discussing...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 07-10-2008
The return of Paul Maritz, the Microsoft menace

Yikes. This is easily the most insightful column I've seen yet regarding VMWare's recent blockbuster move: They've unloaded CEO Diane Greene, who was admittedly a very nice person, and hired ex-Microsoft exec Paul Maritz to replace her. Anyone who thought that Microsoft was just going to...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 07-08-2008
Windows Client TechCenter

Via email: With TechEd happening in Orlando this week, Microsoft’s focus will be on IT Professionals. We wanted to provide you with an early glimpse into new work the Windows Team has done to make resources more discoverable for IT Pros. Specifically, Microsoft is launching the new Windows...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 06-09-2008
Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RC1

From Microsoft via email: Microsoft is officially announcing the release of Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Release Candidate 1 (RC1), the hypervisor-based server virtualization technology. RC1 is a feature complete beta, and while there are no major build updates the announcement includes: Support for additional...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 05-20-2008
Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1

Microsoft updates its dated desktop virtualization solution: Brief Description Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1: Service Pack Update for Virtual PC 2007 qualifying Windows Server 2008, Vista SP1 and XP SP3. Overview Save time and money as Virtual PC allows you to maintain the compatibility of legacy and...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 05-16-2008

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