Failover of a virtualized server
Assume that a virtualized server running five virtual machines has a hardware failure that takes the physical device down, in an active to active failover enviroment of multiple nodes do all the virtual machines failover to the same node in a cluster or could each virtual machine go to a different node? If a single machine in [...]
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| April 19, 2010 12:01 PM
Failover, Failover Clustering, Failover Clustering nodes, Server virtualization
Assume that a virtualized server running five virtual machines has a hardware failure that takes the physical device down, in an active to active failover enviroment of multiple nodes do all the virtual machines failover to the same node in a cluster or could each virtual machine go to a different node? If a single machine in [...]
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| April 19, 2010 12:01 PM
Failover, Failover Clustering, Failover Clustering nodes, Server virtualization
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
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| November 12, 2009 2:55 PM
blade server advice, Blade Server Installation, Blade servers, Dell 3000i SAN, Dell Blade Server, SAN, Server virtualization
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
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| November 12, 2009 2:55 PM
blade server advice, Blade Server Installation, Blade servers, Dell 3000i SAN, Dell Blade Server, SAN, Server virtualization
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.
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| September 18, 2009 9:49 PM
Desktop virtualization, Microsoft virtualization, Server virtualization
What organizations benefit most from server and desktop virtualizations? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
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| September 18, 2009 9:49 PM
Desktop virtualization, Microsoft virtualization, Server virtualization
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?
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| September 16, 2009 1:19 PM
Application virtualization, Microsoft virtualization, Server virtualization, Server Virtualization Implementation
Can I virtualize all my servers or do you think some servers or applications should not be virtualized?
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| September 16, 2009 1:19 PM
Application virtualization, Microsoft virtualization, Server virtualization, Server Virtualization Implementation
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 [...]
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| September 30, 2009 4:47 PM
Open IT Forum, Server virtualization, Virtualization, Virtualization 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 [...]
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| September 30, 2009 4:47 PM
Open IT Forum, Server virtualization, Virtualization, Virtualization Hardware
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 DL380 G5 series Server having [...]
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| August 27, 2009 6:19 AM
Hyper-V, Server virtualization, V2V, Virtual Machines, VMware Server, VMware Server Console, Windows Server 2008
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 DL380 G5 series Server having [...]
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| August 27, 2009 6:19 AM
Hyper-V, Server virtualization, V2V, Virtual Machines, VMware Server, VMware Server Console, Windows Server 2008
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?
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| June 9, 2009 9:00 PM
Server virtualization, Virtualization and hardware, 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?
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| June 9, 2009 9:00 PM
Server virtualization, Virtualization and hardware, Virtualized Blades
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
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| June 15, 2009 3:34 PM
Application virtualization, Microsoft virtualization, Server virtualization, Server Virtualization Implementation
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
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| June 15, 2009 3:34 PM
Application virtualization, Microsoft virtualization, Server virtualization, Server Virtualization Implementation
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
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| April 21, 2009 1:27 PM
Desktop virtualization, Microsoft virtualization, 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
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| April 21, 2009 1:27 PM
Desktop virtualization, Microsoft virtualization, Server virtualization
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.
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| March 31, 2009 1:29 PM
Server virtualization, Server Virtualization Implementation, 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.
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| March 31, 2009 1:29 PM
Server virtualization, Server Virtualization Implementation, Virtualization
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
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| March 24, 2009 3:24 PM
Server virtualization, VMware, VMware administration, 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
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| March 24, 2009 3:24 PM
Server virtualization, VMware, VMware administration, VMware ESXi
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
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| February 5, 2009 7:19 AM
Learning Guides, Server virtualization, Virtualization and the hypervisor, Virtualization how-tos, Virtualization platforms
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
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| February 5, 2009 7:19 AM
Learning Guides, Server virtualization, Virtualization and the hypervisor, Virtualization how-tos, Virtualization platforms
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 what advise do [...]
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| October 10, 2008 3:27 PM
Server virtualization
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 what advise do [...]
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| October 10, 2008 3:27 PM
Server virtualization
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
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| August 14, 2008 5:25 PM
Server virtualization, VMware, 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
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| August 14, 2008 5:25 PM
Server virtualization, VMware, Windows NT Server
Virtual vs. physical machines
What are some of the differences between physical and virtual servers that I need to be aware of?
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| February 3, 2009 3:34 PM
Physical Machines, Server virtualization, Virtual Machines, Virtual Servers, Virtualization and hardware
What are some of the differences between physical and virtual servers that I need to be aware of?
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| February 3, 2009 3:34 PM
Physical Machines, Server virtualization, Virtual Machines, Virtual Servers, Virtualization and hardware
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?
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| June 26, 2008 2:26 PM
Channel, Desktop virtualization, Server virtualization, Systems Channel, 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?
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| June 26, 2008 2:26 PM
Channel, Desktop virtualization, Server virtualization, Systems Channel, Virtualization
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?
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| June 28, 2008 9:46 PM
Blade servers, Cost analysis, Rack mounted servers, Server virtualization, Virtualization and hardware
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?
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| June 28, 2008 9:46 PM
Blade servers, Cost analysis, Rack mounted servers, Server virtualization, Virtualization and hardware
“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 servers” group before proceeding with the installation. [...]
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| February 3, 2009 7:38 AM
Exchange Domain Server, Exchange Virtualization, Server virtualization
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 servers” group before proceeding with the installation. [...]
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| February 3, 2009 7:38 AM
Exchange Domain Server, Exchange Virtualization, Server virtualization
