How do you calculate the cost savings from virtualization?
How do you calculate the cost savings from virtualization? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 22, 2009  12:44 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Virtualization, Virtualization Cost Analysis, Virtualization Costs
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Hyper-V prioritizations vs. VMM prioritizations
The Hyper-V prioritisations are all about percentages. VMM uses CPU models. I don`t see where the commonality is. This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 22, 2009  12:42 PM
CPU Prioritization, Hyper-V, Microsoft virtualization, VMM
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Microsoft’s stance on Citrix
I liked your response about the 100% VMware exclusivity as I think that exactly how Microsoft should look at the situation. What`s your stance on Citrix? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 22, 2009  12:41 PM
Citrix, Microsoft virtualization, VMware
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How CPU prioritization works in VMM
Is there any documentation yet on how CPU prioritisation works in VMM. It’s not exactly clear. Honestly, the native Hyper-V system is much better. If it does exist … have you a URL? And … which takes precedence … Hyper-V CPU config or VMM? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 22, 2009  12:39 PM
CPU Prioritization, Hyper-V, Microsoft virtualization, VMM
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Oracle acquires SUN: implications ?
What do you think will be the implications of Oracle’s Sun acquisition on: The future of MySql ? The virtualization market ? The hardware market ? The operating systems market ? Other IT fields ?

Answer Question   |  October 29, 2009  12:35 AM
Database Management Systems, Hardware, Operating systems, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, Virtualization
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Difference between Microsoft Virtual Server and Hyper-V in virtual machine priority management
Microsoft Virtual Server provides two ways for managing the priorities of virtual machines: weight-based and constraint-based resource allocation. What`s different in Hyper-V? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 21, 2009  1:40 PM
Hyper-V, Microsoft Virtual Server, Microsoft virtualization, Virtual Machine Prioritization, Virtual machine provisioning and configuration, Virtual Machines
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Why should a customer switch from VMware to Microsoft virtualization products?
What would you say to a 100% VMware shop? Why should a customer switch from VMware to Microsoft virtualization products? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 21, 2009  1:37 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization vs. VMware, VMware
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H/W OEMs to make Core installation possible
Is MS doing anything with h/w OEM’s to make Core installation possible. It’s not right now because h/w mgt software relies on a GUI being present. That`s why I never use Core for Hyper-V. This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 21, 2009  1:36 PM
Core, Hyper-V, Hyper-V GUI, Microsoft virtualization, OEM
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Hyper-V without GUI on Windows 2008
Is it possible to install Hyper-V (Windows 2008) without the GUI and still have full use of all the features? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 21, 2009  1:34 PM
Hyper-V, Hyper-V GUI, Hyper-V Installation, Microsoft virtualization, Windows Server 2008
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Microsoft Virtualization vs. VMware
I use both Microsoft Virtualization and VMware a bit…but I’m far from being an expert on either. What are some of the advantages to Microsoft Virtualization versus VMware? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 21, 2009  1:32 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization vs. VMware, VMware
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High-end application virtualization predictions
VMware predicts virtualization of high-end apps will become mainstream this year. Do you agree? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 21, 2009  1:30 PM
Application virtualization, Microsoft virtualization, VMware
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Moving to VMware VDI
Are there any downsides to moving to VMware VDI for my corporate desktop estate? If I use vmware then I can also selectively provide Linux as an alternative desktop to my users. This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 21, 2009  1:29 PM
Linux, Microsoft virtualization, Virtual Desktop, VMware, VMware VDI
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Where do you see the future of virtualization going?
Where do you see the future of virtualization going and what do you see in store for virtualization software that maybe hasn’t been thought of yet? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 21, 2009  1:28 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Virtualization
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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

Answer Question   |  April 21, 2009  1:27 PM
Desktop virtualization, Microsoft virtualization, Server virtualization
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MED-V for cross platforms
I`ve seen MED-V discussed for legacy application (running old apps on Vista or Win7). Could it also be leveraged for cross platform, such as running a Mac OSX app? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 21, 2009  1:26 PM
Mac OS X, MED-V, Microsoft virtualization, Vista, Windows 7
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What are some of the differences between physical and virtual servers?
What are some of the differences between physical and virtual servers? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  August 27, 2009  1:36 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Physical Server, Virtual Server
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I need Linux OS on my windows. Does virtualization help me ?
Hello, I need Linux OS on my windows. Does virtualization help me? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 20, 2009  1:35 PM
Linux, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Windows
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can you go over Microsoft’s desktop virtualization solution?
Can you go over Microsoft`s desktop virtualization solution? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 20, 2009  1:33 PM
Desktop virtualization, Microsoft virtualization
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How does MED-V integrate with Virtual PC ?
Could you please explain how MED-V integrates with Virtual PC? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 20, 2009  1:31 PM
MED-V, Microsoft virtualization, Virtual PC
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Difference between paravirtualization and apllication virtualization?
Can you help me understand the difference between paravirtualization and apllication virtualization? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  April 20, 2009  1:29 PM
Application virtualization, Difference between paravirtualization and application virtualization, Microsoft virtualization, Paravirtualization
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