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Robert Larson

Thoughts and information on Virtualization and other topics

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  • Virtual Server 2005 R2 Resource Kit Now on the Shelves!


    Welcome to my blog.

    I am an Architect with MS Consulting Services specializing in Infrastructure Optimization and Virtualization. I am also the co-author of the new Virtual Server 2005 R2 Resource Kit.

    In this blog I will talk about various technology subjects that are my passion and also drive me crazy sometimes.

    The information in this weblog is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. This weblog does not represent the thoughts, intentions, plans or strategies of my employer. It is solely my opinion. Inappropriate comments will be deleted at the authors discretion. All code samples are provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose.

September 2007 - Posts

Vista and ExpressCards: An Update
I have heard from some people that they are not able to get an Sil3132 based eSATA ExpressCard to see an attached drive. I thought it was just a driver issue until recently I was testing a new Dell Inspiron 1420 notebook and experienced the same issue. Read More...
Posted: Sunday, September 30, 2007 9:31 PM by RobLarso | 2 Comments
Assembling the Justification for Server Consolidation Project
Adapted from the Virtual Server 2005 R2 Resource Kit - Chapters 12-14 Many companies are looking at server consolidation as a way to reduce their IT infrastructure costs. Making the move requires project justification and projected costs and cost savings Read More...
Posted: Sunday, September 30, 2007 9:16 PM by RobLarso | 1 Comments
Windows Server Virtualization CTP Available now!
Well it has finally happened. WSV CTP is out the doors on the Windows 2008 RC0 release. I am going to make this a short post so I can go download ;-) Quick points of Interest 1) You must be running an Intel or AMD processor with virtualization support Read More...
Posted: Monday, September 24, 2007 11:31 PM by RobLarso | 0 Comments
Improving Disk I/O for Virtual Machine Demo and Test
If you are like me and work primarily on a notebook computer, having the best performing system for demos and testing can save you time...and since time is so critical to work life balance, wasting time waiting for virtual machines to load, run and shutdown Read More...
Posted: Friday, September 14, 2007 1:55 PM by RobLarso | 1 Comments
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