Virtualisation - Why would you not choose Microsoft Virtual Server..?

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re: Virtualisation - Why would you not choose Microsoft Virtual Server..?

john — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:59:50 GMT

Have you ever actually used VMware VI3? Read this.

http://blog.scottlowe.org/2007/12/11/ok-i-had-to-comment-on-this/

re: Virtualisation - Why would you not choose Microsoft Virtual Server..?

Daniel Oxley — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:40:18 GMT

"When Hyper-V finally makes its debut late next year, then we can really discuss the merits of Microsoft’s hypervisor-based solution against the other hypervisor-based solutions, including VMware, that are available on the market"

Which is exactly what the table is doing based on facts readily available and also on the features that will be in the Hyper-V.

re: Virtualisation - Why would you not choose Microsoft Virtual Server..?

rg — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:47:18 GMT

Given Microsoft's history, I wouldn't really count on:

1- Hyper-V shipping in 2008

2- Hyper-V being able to provide all it's claimed features when it is first shipped

Why would I not chose Virtual Server? How about the fact that it currently doesn't provide the features you are using for comparison in the table. Why would I want to make a strategic investment on a product that hopes to have in 1 year from now features similar to what VMware VI3 currently has? I think the odds are pretty good that by the time Hyper-V ships, VMware will have plenty of additional advantages that will keep once again well ahead of the Microsoft offering.

When comparing the 2 products, it is probably wise to keep in mind the saying: "you get what you pay for".

re: Virtualisation - Why would you not choose Microsoft Virtual Server..?

Andy — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:33:46 GMT

Anyone who actually works in a production IT environment probably knows how foolish it is to try to do an apples-to-apples comparison between an already-shipping product with a not-yet, much-delayed product.

As interesting as it looks pre-release, I wouldn't bet my career on Microsoft shipping Hyper-V on-time and fully functional.

re: Virtualisation - Why would you not choose Microsoft Virtual Server..?

Chris Smith — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:38:26 GMT

We are looking into virtualisation which is the best vendor?

re: Virtualisation - Why would you not choose Microsoft Virtual Server..?

Daniel Oxley — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:02:02 GMT

Chris,

This is the million dollar question! I would say Hyper-V but you need to assess both solutions to see which one is best. If you want more information, contact your Microsoft Account Manager, s/he will be able to provide more info.

Daniel