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Differences between Hyper-V standalone free version and Windows Server 2008

I heard of a free stand alone version of Hyper-V. Could you please explain the differences versus the Win 2k8 server ? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

View Answer   |  Apr 16 2009  1:48 PM GMT
Hyper-V, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft virtualization
asked by ITKE

  10180 pts.

Hyper-V management in Vista MMC tool

I dont have an AD domain in my environment. If i manage hyper-v using the vista mmc tool does my vista laptop or hyper-v server need to be in a domain? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

View Answer   |  Apr 15 2009  8:33 PM GMT
Microsoft virtualization, Hyper-V, Vista
asked by ITKE

  10180 pts.

Microsoft Virtualization future

What is Microsoft's view on virtualization, now that Hyper-V can soon be managed via Citrix Essentials. I get the impression that Microsoft wants to leave the virtualization story to Citrix and VMWare. This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

View Answer   |  Apr 15 2009  8:28 PM GMT
Microsoft virtualization, Hyper-V, Citrix Essentials
asked by ITKE

  10180 pts.

SCVMM vs. Citrix Essentials for Hyper-V

Can you explain the difference between SCVMM and Citrix Essentials for Hyper-V? Do i need both? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

View Answer   |  Apr 15 2009  8:21 PM GMT
SCVMM, Citrix Essentials, Hyper-V
asked by ITKE

  10180 pts.

Can't allocate memory to VM machines

Hyper-V won't let me allocate enough RAM, even though I have over 5 GB free I still get this message: Unable to allocate 2048 MB of RAM: Insufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service. Running Windows 2008 x64 with 8 GB RAM.

View Answer   |  Apr 6 2009  9:19 PM GMT
Hyper-V, Hyper-V Error Messages, RAM
asked by JennyMack

  3255 pts.

Hyper-V event 4096

The following question was recently submitted by a user via e-mail: I set up Hyper-V virtual server and SBS 2008, and then a 2003 member server. Now I'm getting this error: Source: Hyper-V-Config Event ID: 4096 The error shows up about every 5 minutes. Help!

Answer Question   |  Mar 31 2009  8:46 PM GMT
Hyper-V, Hyper-V Error Messages, Hyper-V Event 4096
asked by JennyMack

  3255 pts.

Windows Server 2008 Event ID 15016

The following question was recently submitted by a user via e-mail: ive been getting Event ID 15016 error on Win2008 when i test hyperv. i looked up the error and it says i can ignore it. is there anything i should know more?

View Answer   |  Mar 31 2009  8:23 PM GMT
Windows Server 2008, Event ID 15016, Hyper-V
asked by JennyMack

  3255 pts.

Hyper-V Error: 2912 No more thread can be create in the system (0x800700A4) Server 2008

Error: 2912 No more thread can be create in the system (0x800700A4) running into this error and cant get the Hyper-V host back. Has anyone experienced this. Using Windows Server 2003

Answer Question   |  Mar 19 2009  2:58 PM GMT
Hyper-V Error Messages, Hyper-V Error 2912, Hyper-V
asked by JimmyIT

  1260 pts.

Hyper-V VHD file copy

I just installed the stand-alone version of Hyper-V on an HP DL380, and installed the Hyper-V management console on a Vista workstation. I'm able to create VM's/connect to the Hyper-V just fine. The problem is, can't figure out how to copy a VHD file onto the Hyper-V server. Since Windows Server...

Answer Question   |  Mar 9 2009  2:50 PM GMT
Hyper-V, VHD, HP DL 380 G5 server
asked by BladeMarvel

  35 pts.

Hyper-V quick migration vs. live migration

What is the difference between Quick Migration and Live Migration in Hyper-V? Is one preferred over the other? user submitted

asked by ITKE

  10180 pts.

Hyper-V guest backup problem

Using 64 bit full windows servers - hyper v host. The virtual guests are all 32 bit windows server 2003. My dpm server is a physical host - 32 bit windows with all the most recent patches and service packs. When i try to backup a single folder (any subdirectory) in the hyper-v HOST, it takes a...

Answer Question   |  Mar 3 2009  3:09 PM GMT
Hyper-V, Windows Server 2003, Hyper-V Guest
asked by ITKE

  10180 pts.

How to clear the SCVMM "failed job" status?

Would someone explain how to clear the SCVMM "failed job" status? An attempt to migrate a server to a Hyper-V cluster failed and I want to force the "failed job" from the status. Thanks a bunch. Moderator Note: This is a user submitted question

asked by BrentSheets

  6535 pts.

VHD backup for Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V Server

Looking for suggestions or recommendations for a VHD backup system for Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V Server. I need the ability to specify individual Virtual Machines with different backup schedules. Thanks. Moderator Note: This is a user submitted question

View Answer   |  Feb 25 2009  2:59 PM GMT
VHD backup, Virtual Hard Disk, Hyper-V
asked by BrentSheets

  6535 pts.

Is it possible to install Hyper-V (Windows 2008) without the GUI and still have full use of all the features?

Is it possible to install Hyper-V (Windows 2008) without the GUI and still have full use of all the features?

View Answer   |  Feb 24 2009  10:14 PM GMT
Hyper-V, Windows Server 2008, Hyper-V GUI
asked by JennyMack

  3255 pts.

Managing Hyper-V from an XP-compatible console

The following question was recently submitted by a user via e-mail: I want to manage Hyper-V from an XP machine; where can I get an XP-compatible install of the console?

View Answer   |  Feb 24 2009  10:10 PM GMT
Hyper-V, Hyper-V Manager, Hyper-V Management Console
asked by JennyMack

  3255 pts.

Setting Hyper-V Server RAM allocation

I want to set the amount of RAM Hyper-V Server uses so that more can be distributed to the VMs. How can this be done? Thank you. Moderator Note: This is a user submitted question

asked by BrentSheets

  6535 pts.

Changing host machine name in Hyper-V

In a Hyper-V system -- is it possible to change the computer name of a host machine? Will it affect the setup or the other machines?

View Answer   |  Feb 23 2009  7:34 PM GMT
Hyper-V, Hyper-V Manager
asked by BladeMarvel

  35 pts.

Hyper-V on Windows 2008

I want to set up Hyper-V on a Windows 2008 server and set up remote-admin (where Hyper-V remains in a workgroup). Does anyone have instructions on how to do this?

View Answer   |  Feb 23 2009  7:32 PM GMT
Hyper-V, Hyper-V Remote Management, Windows Server 2008
asked by BladeMarvel

  35 pts.

Hyper-V Guest: USB-over-network

Has anyone had any experience with using USB-over-network in a Hyper-V Guest environment? What are the best products?

Answer Question   |  Feb 23 2009  2:52 PM GMT
Hyper-V, Hyper-V Guest, USB Over Network
asked by BladeMarvel

  35 pts.

Hyper-V guest server move to from one host to another issue

I know that in order to move a hyper-v guest server from one host to another you have to use the export command in order to move it. I am currently using Windows Backup to backup the hyper-v guest and have successfully restore the virtual on the same machine. But my problem is that I cannot...

Answer Question   |  Feb 17 2009  7:06 PM GMT
Hyper-V, Windows Backup, Backup
asked by JimmyIT

  1260 pts.

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