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Best OS for blade server with 24 Gb RAM

Hi, We have purchased Dell blade servers with quad code dual CPU and 24 GB of RAM. We also purchase 3 TB SAN BOX.  Want to know what is the best OS that should be setup as host OS on the blade so we can utilise all 24 GB RAM for hosting multiple VM's Software/Hardware used: Dell Blade Server...

asked by VinitKini

  5 pts.

What organizations benefit most from server and desktop virtualizations?

What organizations benefit most from server and desktop virtualizations? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

asked by ITKE

  10180 pts.

Can I virtualize all my servers or do you think some servers or applications should not be virtualized?

Can I virtualize all my servers or do you think some servers or applications should not be virtualized?

asked by ITKE

  10180 pts.

Will virtualization and consolidation change the way IT buys hardware?

Over the last few years I have had the opportunity to visit a number of large IT server pools (5000 or servers or more) and I was struck by how many different vendors' hardware was represented in each of those pools of servers, it is though the name of the vendor carried no weight in deciding...

asked by Jim4522

  275 pts.

V2V Conversion - VMWare Server Console to Hyper-V

I will be thankful to you if you can help me to resolve my query related to V2V conversion for converting Virtual Machines created in VMWare Server Console (version: 1.0.3 build 44356) to Window Server 2008 (Hyper-V) using SCVMM 2008. 1. I have installed VMWare Server console(Free version) on HP...

View Answer   |  Aug 27 2009  6:19 AM GMT
Server virtualization, V2V, Virtual Machines
asked by Gaurangv

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Combination of physical and virtualized blades

For a midsize company, what situation do you think justifies a combination of physical blades and virtualized blades? Why not just go virtual altogether?

asked by BladeMarvel

  35 pts.

Can I virtualize all my servers or should some servers or applications not be virtualized?

Can I virtualize all my servers or should some servers or applications not be virtualized? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

asked by ITKE

  10180 pts.

Which organizations can benefit most from desktop and server virtualization?

Which organizations can benefit most from desktop and server virtualization, and which ones (if any) should steer clear? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

asked by ITKE

  10180 pts.

How extensively is your organization implementing server virtualization?

How extensively is your organization implementing server virtualization now? In the future? Is it departmental or enterprise wide? This question is sponsored by Microsoft.

asked by EdwinYuen

  3730 pts.

VMware ESXi

Does VMware ESXi allow you to virtualize a server that is already running on another box? Moderator Note: This is a user submitted question

asked by BrentSheets

  6535 pts.

How to virtuliaze the desktop server running applications in very less time

I wanted to know how to make a desktop which is used as server running several applications a virtuazed server as i have heard it doesn't take much time may take 5minutes. Regards, Anil C.R

asked by Gesture

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What are the new rules for number of servers/admin when servers are virtualized?

In my company we keep a metric showing the number of servers per admin. It is a way to show improvements as we increase the number of servers supported. With virtualization we will consolidate the number of servers, hence our servers/headcount will look bad. My question: what are the new rules and...

View Answer   |  Oct 7 2008  3:27 PM GMT
Server virtualization
asked by Pasko

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How to Virtualise a legacy Windows NT server

We have an old Windows NT server that is running some legacy software. How can I virtualise this server to vmware? Are there some utils that will allow me to convert from the physical box to virtual machine. This is running windows NT sp4 thanks in advance for your help

View Answer   |  Aug 14 2008  5:25 PM GMT
VMware, Server virtualization, Windows NT Server
asked by Fp

  5 pts.

Virtual vs. physical machines

What are some of the differences between physical and virtual servers that I need to be aware of?

asked by SearchServerVirtualization ATE

  385 pts.

Which customers will benefit from desktop virtualization and server virtualization?

Desktop and server virtualization aren’t right for every organization. At least that’s what our SearchSystemsChannel.com expert thinks. Is he right? Which organizations can benefit most from desktop and server virtualization, and which ones (if any) should steer clear?

View Answer   |  May 5 2008  2:26 PM GMT
Virtualization, Channel, Server virtualization
asked by Donnellymp

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Which are better, blades or virtual servers?

The cost of blades seems higher and the highly proprietary nature of blades seems to make it much less attractive. So is it better to virtualize blades or rack mounted servers? How do they compare in terms of power, HVAC, floorspace, racks and software costs?

View Answer   |  Apr 29 2008  9:46 PM GMT
Blade servers, Cost analysis, Server virtualization
asked by SearchServerVirtualization ATE

  385 pts.

"Exchange Virtual Server" member of "exchange domain servers"

Hello, I had one question, should the EVS be member of the "exchange domain servers" group? My organization's environment is very strictly controlled. While installing exchange on the cluster nodes, i got a permission error and it asked me to add the servers manually into the "exch domain...

asked by aknair

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