http://blogs.technet.com/b/tonyso/archive/2006/09/18/457314.aspxCollating together best practice tips for getting best performance from your VMs: 1. Software optimization: Install the latest Virtual Machine Additions: for Windows Server 2003 SP1 go here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyIDen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.technet.com/b/tonyso/archive/2006/09/18/457314.aspx#457362Tue, 19 Sep 2006 04:09:34 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:457362DugieHey Tony, nice! - I've added your post to the collection of tips and tricks on my site: <br> <br>How to build and install a Microsoft Virtual Server Host - <a rel="nofollow" target="_new" href="http://shrinkster.com/hbm">http://shrinkster.com/hbm</a> <br> <br>How to build and optimize a Virtual Machine Guest - <a rel="nofollow" target="_new" href="http://shrinkster.com/h4e">http://shrinkster.com/h4e</a> <br> <br>thanks, Dugie<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=457362" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.technet.com/b/tonyso/archive/2006/09/18/457314.aspx#457331Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:18:09 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:457331G.T.I tried most of that and it improves the performance, but still products like VMWare server and VMWare workstations can run the vm faster (when they are configured for max performance).<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=457331" width="1" height="1">