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The most cost-effective server virtualization technology is now available as a free
download. Discover Virtual Server 2005 R2, a key component of any server consolidation
strategy. Increase hardware utilization and cut power costs while enabling your
organization to rapidly configure and deploy new servers.
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Upgrade to Service Pack 1
Now available Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1. The latest release leverages hardware-assisted
technology and enhanced support. Get upgraded today.
Explore Computing Options
Explore the new flexible desktop computing options that are available with Windows
Vista Enterprise Diskless PCs and Windows Vista.
Update for Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Available
This update qualifies support for the following additional Guest and Host Operating Systems: Windows Vista SP1 (Business, Enterprise, Ultimate), Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2008 (Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, Web).
Evaluate VHDs
Discover the VHD Test Drive Program. Take a spin through the enhanced server-based evaluation software and VHD catalog available from Microsoft.
Manage Virtualization
SCVMM provides centralized administration of Virtual Server, enables increased physical
server utilization and rapid provisioning of new virtual machines.
In the News
User switches from VMware ESX to Microsoft Virtual
Server TechTarget (June 4th, 2007 ) "Today, Quigley — a senior network engineer
— told me that his firm, Total Quality Logistics, LLC, will be migrating over to
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2, over the next 45 days."
Microsoft Exec: SUSE Linux Guest Support Coming TechTarget (February 13, 2007): Speaking from the InfoWorld Virtualization
Executive Forum in San Francisco this week, Mike Neil told discussed how Microsoft
and Novell are working toward interoperability and the role of virtualization in
that effort and about the impact of these technologies on IT shops.
Microsoft, Novell Plot Longhorn, Linux Virtualization Computerworld (February 12, 2007): Microsoft and Novell spelled out details
today of how they plan to put their operating systems on the same physical servers.
Microsoft Publishes License Calculator for Virtualization
Scenarios Virtualization Info (January 24, 2007): Microsoft just released a neat online
calculator, showing differences in price between Windows editions in a virtualization
scenario, with multiple physical server and different CPUs configurations.
