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Virtual networking with Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V
This demo discusses integrated virtual switches within Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V (formerly called Windows Server virtualization), and support for V-LANs. This demo was created in October 2007.
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Virtual storage for Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V
Do you wonder how much storage can be attached to a virtual machine? If so, this demo of Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V is for you. The demo shows how you can add a virtual SCSI controller and virtual disk drive. Note that Hyper-V is the final feature name; codename was Windows Server virtualization. This demo was created in October 2007.
Symmetric Multiprocessing with Windows Server virtualization (Hyper-V)
One of the features of Hyper-V is the support for SMP, which allows customers to run Virtual Machines configured for either 1, 2, and 4 processors on a single server. And that server can be running both 32-bit and 64-bit server OSes, both Windows and Linux. This demo was recorded in October 2007.
Reducing costs with Windows Server virtualization (Hyper-V)
This 45-second video provides an overview how customers can use Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V (former codenamed Windows Server virtualization) to reduce the costs of the IT infrastructure. This video was recorded in October 2007.
Windows Server & Virtualization Announcements
Zane Adam, Senior Director Product Management, Windows Server Division, discusses the core announcements that are being made at TechEd IT Forum -->Microsoft Hyper-V and Microsoft Hyper-V Server.
Windows Virtualization Demo
Demonstration of Windows Server 2008 virtualization.
TechNet VODcast - Virtualization
Amit Pawar, National Technology Specialist Microsoft Australia talks about Virtualization in Windows Server 2008.
Microsoft Server Virtualization Calculator demo video
The video is a demonstration of the Microsoft Server Virtualization Calculator in action going through two scenarios to help the user estimate the number of server licenses and cost for their virtualization scenarios. Microsoft licensing applies to Microsoft products running on all virtualization technologies, such as Virtual Server, ESX, Virtuozzo, Xen and Virtual Iron.
Licensing Microsoft Servers for Globalization
Learn the licensing use rights for virtualizing Microsoft's server products, such as Windows Server, SQL, BizTalk and Exchange. It also covers moving running instances (VMs) between servers using technologies such as System Center Virtual Machine Manager.
PGGM Case Study
Pension Provider Boosts Security, Replaces Virtual Private Network with Secure HTTP.
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BASF IT Services Case Study
IT Services Company Streamlines Desktop Deployment with Software Virtualization.
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WEBCASTS
IT Manager Webcast: Windows Server 2008 Editions and Licensing
As product manager for the Windows Server operating system, John Cullen focuses on Windows Server pricing and licensing. Kayvaan Ghassemieh is a product manager for the Windows Server operating system. Kayvaan focuses on Windows Server stock-keeping units (SKUs), product activation, localization strategy, and emerging markets strategies.
Please note: registration is required to view this webcast.
Momentum Webcast: Virtualization Capabilities of Windows Server 2008
Virtualization in an IT environment is essentially the isolation of one computing resource from others. By separating the different layers in the logic stack, you enable greater flexibility and simplified change management—you no longer need to configure each element for them to all work together. Attend this webcast to learn how virtualization can help you consolidate servers, maximize uptime, recover from disruptive events, and reduce the application-to-application conflicts that can cause compatibility problems in your IT environment.
IT Manager Webcast: Jump-Start Your Virtualization Projects with Microsoft Solution Accelerators
Microsoft has released a series of virtualization solution accelerators that can help you confidently assess, plan, and deploy Microsoft virtualization technologies securely. Attend this webcast to learn how these free tools and resources, such as Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Terminal Services, and Microsoft Application Virtualization, can help speed up your planning process for virtualization projects.
TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Deployed Windows Terminal Services 2008 and Terminal Server Gateway Technologies
Would you like to receive some of the most recent information on deploying the Windows Vista operating system in an enterprise environment? Attend this webcast for a detailed description of the worldwide Windows Vista deployment at Microsoft, which has resulted in a user base of over 60,000 desktops. Discover the improvements in the mechanics for deploying Windows Vista, and learn about the up-front planning needed to incorporate the new operating system's features and capabilities into an enterprise.
Published Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:20 PM by porourke
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