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System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007 Beta 2 is Here

System Center Virtual Machine Manager provides centralized administration of virtual machine infrastructure and enables increased physical server utilization and rapid provisioning of new virtual machines by the administrator and authorized end users.

Benefits include:

• Centralized deployment and management of virtual machines
• Intelligent Placement analysis to determine the best servers for virtualization
• Quick physical-to-virtual and virtual-to-virtual conversion
• Ease of use with a familiar interface and seamless integration with other Microsoft products
• Faster deployments with administrator-managed self-service provisioning
• Resource efficiency with server consolidation and increased processor utilization
• Quick automation via PowerShell scripting integration

Download Free and Win!
When you download the free beta, you are automatically entered to win an Xbox 360 system. One sweepstakes winner will be chosen per week (Please see Official Beta 2 Sweepstakes rules for details).

Sweepstakes winners are:
Week 2: Charles C., Houston, TX.
Week 1: Michael D., Houston, TX.

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Get up to speed fast with Virtual Hard Disks (VHD) of System Center Virtual Machine Manager Beta 2

Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs) of Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) Beta 2 are now available for free download and trial. These preconfigured files come with all the necessary components to get VMM up and running quickly. Once the VHDs are downloaded and joined to a domain, it’s possible to immediately begin testing all the functions of VMM including the Self Service Administration Portal and Intelligent Placement capabilities.

•	Download the new Virtual Machine Manager Datasheet Read up on the features and benefits of virtual machine management.

•	Download and read the Virtual Machine Manager Overview White Paper Read up on the benefits that Virtual Machine Manager can bring to your organization.

•	What can Virtual Machine Manager do for you? Here are the Top 10 benefits that Virtual Machine Manager can bring to your organization.

•	You’re in Control – Microsoft Forefront & System Center launch – learn about it, see it, and download free trial software here Learn more about integrated security and IT management solutions, see the Bob Muglia keynote on-demand, and download free trial software.

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See keynote addresses that featured Microsoft virtualization and VMM from MMS in San Diego

Listen to senior executives highlight Microsoft’s virtualization strategy and announce Beta 2 of Virtual Machine Manager in keynote addresses from the recent Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) in San Diego. Also, read the press release of the announcement of Beta 2.

•	System Requirements for Virtual Machine Manager Before you begin installation, ensure that the prerequisite software is installed and that all computers meet the minimum system requirements.

System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007 Beta 2 is Here

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