This book detailing the requirements for planning and implementing a server consolidation includes sample forms and templates, and several physical to virtual migration strategies which will save both time and costs.

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 allows a single server to be divided into several "virtual machines," each running its own environment and operating system, which can even be virtually networked together Written by a key member of Microsoft's Virtual Server product team, this guide shows programmers how they can use these virtual machines to keep their development environment separate from their computing environment, test software on a variety of platforms from a single machine, and test networking applications Packed with real-world examples, the book examines how to install Linux under Virtual Server, create VM libraries, tweak performances, troubleshoot installation glitches, and access the Virtual Server COM API Offers a clear explanation of how to best understand virtual devices, networks, and storage systems and handle debugging in virtual machines

Server Sprawl and escalating IT costs have managers and system administrators scrambling to find ways to cut costs and reduce Total Cost of Ownership of their physical infrastructure. Combining software applications onto a single server, even if those applications are from the same software vendor, can be dangerous and problems hard to troubleshoot. Virtualization allows you to consolidate many servers onto a single physical server reducing hardware, electrical, cooling, and administrative costs. These virtual servers run completely independent of each other so if one crashes the other are not affected. Planning and implementing a server consolidation is a complex process. This book details the requirements for such a project, includes sample forms and templates, and delivers several physical to virtual migration strategies which will save both time and costs. Readers of this book will easily be able to plan and deploy VMware, Microsoft Virtual Server, and Xen. - Create a virtual network to exchange information or provide a service to other virtual machines or computers - Use virtualization to support removable media such as CD or DVD optical disks - Reduce server costs, administration overhead, and complexity

In-depth and comprehensive, this official RESOURCE KIT delivers the information you need to plan, implement, and manage a virtualized enterprise infrastructure. Covers R2 features. You get authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology best--leading industry experts and the Windows Virtualization Team--along with sample scripts, job aids, and other essential resources. Get expert advice on how to: Manage the project visioning phase--scope, risks, budget Design Hyper-V server infrastructure and components Apply the steps and tools that streamline installation Configure single or multiple Hyper-V servers Plan a server workload consolidation strategy Use console-based tools to manage central and remote operations Minimize downtime when migrating from Microsoft Virtual Server to Hyper-V Apply security best practices Implement business continuity and recovery plans Monitor health and tune performance CD features: Library of Windows PowerShell scripts for automating Hyper-V management tasks Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions From Desktop to Datacenter eBook Job aids and links to useful virtualization-related resources and tools Fully searchable eBook of this guide A Note Regarding the CD or DVD For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Microsoft Virtualization: Master Microsoft Server, Desktop, Application, and Presentation Virtualization serves a thorough reference for those considering a migration into the virtualized world. It provides the tools and explanations needed to create a fresh virtualization environment. Readers walk through step-by-step instructions on everything from building a Windows 2008 server to installing and configuring Hyper-V and App-V. The book begins with the basics of virtualization, including the role of virtualization in the changing landscape of the traditional data center and its benefits, and the strategies of virtualization. It presents the step-by-step process used to build a Windows 2008 server and the process of configuring and managing a Hyper-V infrastructure. Microsoft's approach to high availability and the combination of Microsoft tools to provide a very reliable and highly available virtualization infrastructure are discussed. The chapters also cover the migration of physical servers to virtual servers; the Dynamic Data Center concept; creating and publishing a virtual application within App-V; and desktop virtualization. This book was intended for seasoned system administrators and engineers who grew up in and still manage primarily a hardware-based server environment containing a large assortment of both newer and legacy applications. - Covers Microsoft virtualization products completely, including Hyper-V - Includes a special section on securing virtual infrastructure - Gives hands-on instructions to help understand and implement Microsoft solutions

In-depth and comprehensive, this Resource Kit delivers the information you need for administering Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1. You get authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology best—leading virtualization experts and the Windows Virtualization team. Plus—software, scripts, tools, and other essential resources on DVD. Get expert guidance on how to: Install Virtual Server 2005 and troubleshoot common issues Analyze, plan, and manage a virtualized infrastructure Define workload resource requirements and perform a physical-to-virtual (P2V) migration Set up, configure, and manage virtual hard disks and virtual machines Implement and administer virtual networking Create permission entries, set NTFS permissions, and enable SSL protocols to help restric access Use best practices for configuration, tuning, and performance testing Apply a 5-step methodology to help drive your virtualization project to success DVD features: Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1. Microsoft Virtual PC 2007. 40 scripts for automating administration. Active Directory Topology Diagramming (ADTD) tool. Virtual Machine Remote Client Plus (VMRCPlus) for remote administration. Tools for automating conversions and resizing virtual hard disks. Videos: step-by-step demos on host clustering, P2V migration, and more. Fully searchable eBook. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to [email protected].

* This will be the only complete virtualization reference on the market; brings all virtualization technologies together * Microsoft has shifted its training strategy to include virtual machine technology in all new ALS/MOC courses, which leads to high demand for knowledge about this technology * Covers both Microsoft and Linux environments