The most-watched IT questions this week: Sept. 22, 2009
Curious as to what the most popular IT questions and answers are on  ITKE? So were we! So we’ve been watching the watchlists, so to speak, to bring you the top 10 questions, answers and discussions at the top of user watchlists this week. Read them all at our Community Blog.

Answer Question   |  September 22, 2009  2:32 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP

Virtual machine costs/utilization
We are interested in being able to allocate costs for vm’s back to cost centers.  We use some vmware esx and xenserver in limited instances.  Are there any third party tools out there that can take usage data from both of these platforms to give us one consolidated view of utilization -  time and cpu.

Answer Question   |  March 9, 2010  9:19 PM
Virtual Machines, Virtualization Cost, Virtualization Cost Analysis, VMware ESX, XenServer

VM from Backup not booting
I have a VM which will not boot, I initially had a new VM with Windows Server 2003 Std which work fine, I then restored a systems from tape to the VM and it will not boot, In safe mode its hangs at the acpitabi.dat file. On a normal boot I just see a black [...]

Answer Question   |  September 21, 2009  6:29 PM
Virtual Machines, Windows Server 2003

Nominate a member for our latest Panasonic flatscreen giveaway
In our latest (and biggest!) IT Knowledge Exchange giveaway, we’re giving thanks to the star members of the community who provide quality contributions in their questions, answers and discussions. Did a member answer your question in a particularly great way? Did someone recently contribute to a thoughtful discussion? Has someone asked a question that made [...]

Answer Question   |  November 25, 2009  3:12 PM
AS/400, Contests, Data Center, Exchange, Flatscreen, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Panasonic, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP

Will SCVMM 2008 R2 function on Windows 2008 (not r2)?
Will SCVMM 2008 R2 function on Windows 2008 (not r2)? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 19, 2009  12:45 AM
Microsoft virtualization, SCVMM 2008, SCVMM 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008

How to vmotion(live) one or few VMs to others virtual host ?
How to vmotion(live) one or few VMs to others virtual host ? what’s the policy? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 19, 2009  12:38 AM
Microsoft virtualization, Virtual Machines, VMotion, VMs

What desktop virtualization options do I have?
This Q will probably require a HUGE answer, but what desktop virtualization options do I have, and why would I want to virtualize desktops (drivers)? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 19, 2009  12:35 AM
Desktop virtualization software, Microsoft virtualization

Can I get tech support if I run Solaris on Hyper-V?
Can I get tech supprt if I run Solaris on Hyper-V? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 19, 2009  11:38 PM
Hyper-V, Microsoft virtualization, Solaris, Solaris on Hyper-V

Windows Server 2003 as a virtual server has no connectivity
i have installed Windows Server 2003 as a virtual server, nothing has been installed on it yet except for windows updates and the additional tools. the virtual server now has limited or no connectivity. it is unable to contact the DHCP server to get an IP and if i assign it an IP Manually, still [...]

Answer Question   |  September 18, 2009  2:56 PM
Virtual Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 as a Virtual Server, Windows Server 2003 error messages

What’s the benefit of having two physical processors on a single ESX host instead of one?
According to the VMware site, at least two physical processors are needed for vSphere installation. What’s the benefit of having two physical processors on a single ESX host instead of one?

Answer Question   |  September 18, 2009  2:50 PM
Processors, VMware, VMware ESX Server, vSphere

If running two SQL Server db in two VMs, I should purchase two db servers?
If running two SQL Server db in two VMs, I should purchase two db servers? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 18, 2009  12:36 PM
Microsoft virtualization, SQL Server databases, Virtual Machines

How do I specify hardware that will support running Hyper-V?
How do I specify hardware that will support running Hyper-V? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 17, 2009  12:34 PM
Hyper-V, Hyper-V Hardware, Microsoft virtualization

Where can I download Virtual PC?
Where can I download Virtual PC? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 17, 2009  12:33 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Virtual PC

What’s the license of VM which running Windows or Linux?
What’s the license of VM which running Windows or Linux? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 17, 2009  12:32 PM
Linux, Microsoft virtualization, Virtual Machines, Windows

Our applications people are concerned with rogue guests affecting the performance of other guest and/or impacting the host.
Our applications people are concerned with rogue guests affecting the performance of other guest and/or impacting the host. How do we alleviate their concerns? Is there a sepcific white-paper or technical artcile that addresses this issue? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 17, 2009  12:30 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Virtualization security

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.

Answer Question   |  September 18, 2009  9:49 PM
Desktop virtualization, Microsoft virtualization, Server virtualization

Can you tell what I need to know about licensing and Virtualization?
Can you tell what I need to know about licensing and Virtualization? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 16, 2009  9:26 PM
Licensing, Licensing in Virtual Environments, Microsoft virtualization

Can I use virtual server as a WSUS server?
Can I use virtual server as a WSUS server? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 22, 2009  9:24 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Virtual Server, WSUS

I’m looking for some TCO/TCA data to help support my proposed budget.
Im looking for some TCO/TCA data to help support my proposed budget. Can you provide some talking points here and direct me to some case studies online? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 16, 2009  9:14 PM
Budgeting, Microsoft virtualization, TCO/TCA

Why are 4 virtual CPU’s the limitation?
Why are 4 virtual CPU’s the limitation? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

Answer Question   |  September 16, 2009  9:12 PM
Hyper-V, Microsoft virtualization, Virtual Machines, VMs