Microsoft Virtual Server TechCenter

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 increases hardware utilization and enables organizations to rapidly configure and deploy new servers.

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Last updated: April 16, 2007

Introducing System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Get Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1

The full 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 are now available as free downloads.

Microsoft launches VHD Redistribution Program
Discover the VHD Test Drive Program

Experience enhanced server-based software evaluation that’s faster, better supported and more flexible. Check out the VHD catalog with several pre-configured VHDs now available as a free download.

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 Resources

Learn about using Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 with the resources and documentation below.

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•Evaluation
Trial Software • Product Overview • Technical Resources • More...
•Getting Started
Virtual Server Host Clustering Step-by-Step Guide • Using iSCSI with Virtual Server 2005 R2 • Release Notes • More...
•Deployment
Checklists for Virtual Server • Setting Up Virtual Server • Setting Up Virtual Machines for Virtual Server • More...
•Operations
Using Virtual Server • Virtual Server How-To • More...
•Technical Reference
What is Virtual Server? • How Virtual Server Works • Security Considerations for Virtual Server • More...

Community Resources

Visit the Microsoft Virtual Server Community Center

Find answers in Microsoft forums and newsgroups, locate non-Microsoft communities for Virtual Server, join in chats, and share best practices and tips with your peers.

•Windows Virtualization Team Blog
•Kevin Remde's Blog
•Management Updates: Virtual Server

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