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This official Microsoft Resource Kit provides the in-depth technical guidance on installing, configuring, administering, and supporting Virtual Server 2005 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) release.

Buy it at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.

**2008 Winner of a "Distinguished" award in the annual Puget Sound Society for Technical Communication competition.

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Making Bluetooth Work on Windows Server 2008

While loading a new Dell Precision M6400 with Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V, you wll probably run into an issue getting Bluetooth to install on your system. However, there is a great blog post that explains how to workaround the problem and even provides...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by vs-admin on 12-24-2008

Filed under: Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
Dell Precision M6400 Quad-Core Mobile Workstation – A Hyper-V Platform

I’ve been waiting for a nice high-end quad-core laptop that can be used as a serious test machine for my Hyper-V work. Well, Dell came through with such a sweet discount that I did not have to wait any longer to order one of their new Precision M6400...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 11-24-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, Virtual Server, Virtual Networks, Virtual Machine, Virtual Hard Disk, Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1, WSV, Windows Server Virtualization, Viridian, Hyper-V, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, DELL M6400
Using Hyper-V Snapshots Video

If you are interested in Hyper-V snapshots, check out the short video that I created for VirtualizationAdmin.com . In it I quickly run through how to create a snapshot, review the directory structure and files that are created, and show how to use the...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 11-13-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, Virtual Machine, Virtual Hard Disk, WSV, Windows Server Virtualization, Viridian, Hyper-V, Snapshots, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
Hyper-V Videos on Technet

If you have not found them yet, there is a series of five videos on the technet site that you might like to watch. These videos represent a set of interviews with several Windows Virtualization program managers that cover a range of topics including the...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 11-13-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, Virtual Networks, Virtual Machine, Virtual Hard Disk, WSV, Windows Server Virtualization, Viridian, Hyper-V, Snapshots, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
MS Press Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Resource Kit

Quick update on the book - we encountered some delays, but about 1/3 of the book is now complete. The release date has been moved to April 2009. Here is the link: http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/11842.aspx . If there are any scenarios or information...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by vs-admin on 11-12-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, Virtual Machine Library, Virtual Networks, Virtual Machine, Virtual Hard Disk, WSV, Windows Server Virtualization, Viridian, Hyper-V, Snapshots, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Microsoft Press, Resource Kit
Short Hyper-V Live Migration Video

If you are interested in having a look at Live Migration coming in Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, take a look: More short videos are available at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/virtualization/default.mspx .

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 10-03-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, Hyper-V, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Migration, Live
Server Virtualization Assessment using MAP 3.1 – Part I Posted at virtualizationadmin.com

VirtualizationAdmin.com has posted Part I of my three part article that covers performing a server virtualization assessment with MAP 3.1. If you are interested in assessing your traditional infrastructure with the goal of developing a basic server virtualization...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 10-01-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, WSV, Windows Server Virtualization, Hyper-V, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, MAP 3.1
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist - Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Configuration

For those who took the Microsoft Beta Exam 71-652, check your MCP transcript or email to learn whether or not you passed the test. I received this email yesterday, and the result was posted today on the MCP site: Thank you for taking beta exam 71-652...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 08-31-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, WSV, Windows Server Virtualization, Viridian, Hyper-V, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Certification
Hyper-V Integration Services Article Posted at virtualizationadmin.com

VirtualizationAdmin.com has posted my article on Integration Services. If you want to understand why you should install Integration Services in your guest OS, read this article. In it, I also review the installation process and the supported guest operating...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 08-21-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, Virtual Machine, WSV, Windows Server Virtualization, Viridian, Hyper-V, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
Hyper-V Snapshot Article Posted at VirtualizationAdmin.com

I have recently written an article for the VirtualizationAdmin.com site that reviews the basics of Hyper-V snapshots, the files associated with a snapshots, and how to use the snapshot Revert functionality. Check out the article and send any feedback...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 07-23-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, Virtual Hard Disk, Windows Server Virtualization, Hyper-V, Snapshots
Articles on VirtualizationAdmin.COM

I will be writing content for the TechGenix VirtualizationAdmin.com site. Chapter 7 of our Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 Resource Kit is currently posted on the site at http://www.virtualizationadmin.com/articles-tutorials/general-virtualization-articles...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 06-30-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, WSV, Windows Server Virtualization, Viridian, Hyper-V
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Resource Kit Publication Date

The book has been officially announced – here is the link: http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/11842.aspx . The publication date is planned for 12/17/2008.

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 06-17-2008
AMD-V Virtualization Architecture Highlights

AMD-Virtualization (AMD-V) provides a Secure Virtual Machine (SVM) processor architecture that allows software vendors to implement secure virtualization solutions and reduce software code complexity. Here are AMD-V SVM architecture highlights commonly...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 05-07-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, WSV, Windows Server Virtualization, Viridian, Hyper-V, AMD-V
Intel VT Virtualization Architecture Highlights

Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) provides a processor architecture that supports virtualization software applications through a set of extensions referred to as Virtual Machine Extensions (VMX). Here are Intel VT VMX highlights commonly mentioned...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 05-07-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, WSV, Windows Server Virtualization, Viridian, Hyper-V, AMD-V, Intel VT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Resource Kit Book

This blog has been quiet recently because of the holidays and pre-planning for the development of another Microsoft virtualization technology book. I am teaming up with Robert Larson of Microsoft Consulting Services, my co-author on the Microsoft Virtual...

Posted to Doing IT Virtual by janiquec on 01-09-2008

Filed under: Virtualization, Virtual Server, WSV, Windows Server Virtualization, Viridian, CTP, Hyper-V

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