This paper provides information about dynamic hardware partitioning and the architecture that is supported by Windows Server 2008 and future versions of the Windows Server operating system. It provides guidelines for IT professionals, systems administrators, and other decision makers who are considering the acquisition of new server systems that support dynamic hardware partitioning. Technical information about dynamic hardware partitioning for independent hardware vendors (IHVs), independent software vendors (ISVs), and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is available on the Microsoft web site.
This information applies to the Windows Server 2008 operating system.
In this white paper:
| • | An overview of dynamic hardware partitioning |
| • | The architecture of dynamic hardware partitioning |
| • | Hot add and hot replace scenarios |
| • | Recommendations to support dynamic hardware partitioning |
| • | Purchasing a system that supports dynamic hardware partitioning |
| • | Information about product licensing |