Sep 9 2009 3:42PM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
hyper-v,
vsphere,
VMware,
Virtualization
I was recently interviewed by InfoWorld author and Microsoft guru J. Peter Bruzzese (aka @JPBruzzese on Twitter) about vSphere. The hypervisor battle is a hot topic and I tried to cut through some of the marketing fluff to provide the “real deal” on the difference between Hyper-V and vSphere.
I hope you will checkout the interview at:
The hypervisor wars: Is vSphere compelling for Microsoft admins?
Jun 29 2009 8:43PM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
hyper-v,
microsoft,
Networking,
Virtualization
I just created and posted a new video on how to configure Microsoft Hyper-V virtual networking. This can be a bit confusing for those new to virtualization because you have this whole new concept of the virtual network. Also, configuring virtual networking is very different between Hyper-V and, say, VMware ESXi.
To watch the full video, click on the video screen below:

Jun 28 2009 6:21AM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
microsoft,
hyper-v
Yes, I know, I am a VMware-guy but I also use Hyper-V. What do I use it for? Well, I run my vCenter server inside of it. I know, Microsoft likely wouldn’t care for that use of Hyper-V and I know that Hyper-V has some great uses for those who love Microsoft and are satisfied with the maturity level of their enterprise virtualization product.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to name 7 things that you can do with Hyper-V, my friends at Train Signal wrote a great new post (with lots of cool pictures). You can find it at:
7 Awesome Things you can do with Hyper-V
May 31 2009 5:24AM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
hyper-v,
windows server,
2008
Recently, I created a new video that shows how to install Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008. While this isn’t that hard, you do need to know where to go, inside Windows Server 2008, to install and configured Hyper-V. Learn how to install it, configuring it, and use it. Watch my step by step video at:
VIDEO: How to Install Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008

Feb 16 2009 10:38PM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
Windows Server 2008,
active directory,
hyper-v,
terminal services,
WDS,
server core,
rodc,
iis
Interested in Windows Server 2008? The new Windows Server HQ Blog has Nine Free Windows Server 2008 Training Videos. These are 30-40+ minute training videos in WMV and iPod/iPhone format. Topics include:
- Active Directory
- AD Users and Groups
- Server Core and DHCP
- File & Print
- Server RODC
- IIS 7 Web Services
- Terminal Services
- Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
- Hyper-V
- And the new Microsoft MCITP Certification
The first video in this 9 part series, and links to all the other videos, can be found here:
Windows Server HQ: New to Server 2008? No problem — Learn How to Install Windows 2008 Server and Active Directory