Feature by feature comparisons of Hyper-V in both Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2012

I just went looking for a decent comparison of Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012.  I obviously found this excellent document on download.microsoft.com – but couldn’t find these high-level bullets anywhere.

Hence this post:

Processor and Memory Support

Network

Storage

Manageability

Hyper-V is available as both the FREE Hyper-V Server 2012 and as a role in Windows Server 2012.

If you are virtualising Windows Server workloads (and have licensed them correctly), Hyper-V is completely “free” – so save yourself a lot of money by NOT purchasing an additional virtualisation solution.

8GB USB Memory Stick

Before you all say “Me” – there’s a catch or two:

• Firstly you have to have an Irish (North or South) postal address – for me to send it to you.
• Secondly you have to be willing to spend ten minutes of your time doing something for me.

I have accidentally ordered too many memory sticks – and now they need a home to go to!

I do have a finite number (more than three) – so I’ll give them away on a first come – first served basis.

Email me if you’re interested & I’ll let you know what I need in return.

Microsoft Jump Start Series: Virtualisation, Hyper-V & Intune.

These events run from 8:00am – 5:00pm PST (16:00 – 01:00 GMT).

January 24, 2013, 8:00am-5:00pm PST

Introduction to Hyper-V Jump Start

Instructor Team: Symon Perriman and Jeff Woolsey
This is the first of a three course series and is designed for IT Pros experienced in virtualization (i.e., VMware) but in need of learning how to leverage Hyper-V to perform essential tasks in the Windows Server 2012 platform.

January 30, 2013, 8:00am-5:00pm PST

Virtualization for VMware Professionals Jump Start

Instructor Team: Symon Perriman and Matt McSpirit (both VMware VCPs)
This is the second of a three course series and is tailored for VMware professionals looking to get up-to-speed on how Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V and System Center 2012 SP1 compares with VMware vSphere 5.1 and VMware’s Private Cloud, respectively.

January 31, 2013, 9:00am-5:00pm PST

Windows Intune for IT Professionals Jump Start

Instructor Team: David Tesar and Richard Harrison
Learn how your IT organization can manage and secure PCs, tablets (Surface, iPad, etc.) and mobile devices (Windows Phone, Android, iPhone) in the cloud.

Enjoy (your late night)

Save the Date: 23rd – 26th April 2013 and fill out the poll below.

This April we are joining up with Microsoft UK and taking part in their online version of TechDays.

Details are still in the making, but we’ve been asked to get our asks in.

If you’re interested in attending a fantastic, online event this coming April, then now’s your chance to get involved in the process of choosing the topics, speakers and content so that you get the most out of your time with us.

Please take a couple of minutes and complete this short poll: http://blogs.technet.com/b/uktechnet/archive/2013/01/11/poll-techdays-online-2013-suggest-topics-speakers-amp-content.aspx

Thanks

If you’re based in Ireland (North or South) – write this down!

Licensing is always called out as one of the most “negative” attributes of Microsoft during our Satisfaction Surveys.

And we’ve had a solution to it for ages!  So this turns out to be one of Microsoft Ireland’s best kept secrets:

The Ask-Partner Team offer Non-Technical Pre-Sales (Basic functionality, Product Recommendation etc) and License Advisory services covering the FPP, OEM, Online Services, and VL channels to Microsoft Partners & Resellers

· Tel: +353 (0)1 706 5353 or +44 (0) 844 800 6006 (option 3)

· Email: askpartner@microsoft-contact.co.uk

The Ask-Business Team offer the exact same service to Business customers

· Tel: +353 (0)1 450 2113 or +44 (0) 844 800 2400 (Option 3 + 3)

· Email: askbusiness@microsoft-contact.co.uk

Please give this service a try & let me know how you get on.