| Windows Server Virtualization is a means for running | | | | capability. |
| virtual 64-bit versions of Windows Virtual Server. By | | | | There are other features as well. WSV 2008 offers |
| running a virtualized version of a server, WSV 2008 | | | | support not only for Windows Server, but for a |
| and similar programs make it simple to run multiple | | | | variety of other operating systems and platforms, |
| versions of an operating system on a single machine. | | | | allowing customization according to a customers |
| Essentially, an administrator running a virtual server | | | | needs. Some customers prefer a Linux based server, |
| creates multiple sections on the machine and runs a | | | | and with Windows Server Virtualization it is easy to |
| copy of the operating system of their choice within | | | | provide it. All that needs to be added is a new |
| in each piece. | | | | partition, and the customer's preferences can be |
| Each section, or partition, is an emulated copy of the | | | | fulfilled with the hardware you already have. There is |
| entire machine, duplicating the effect of devices | | | | no need to purchase new machines, and all of the |
| attached to the computer. As far as the virtualized | | | | hardware is more flexible. |
| server can tell, it is the only operating system running | | | | Two more features make Windows Server |
| on the machine. This is extraordinarily useful to | | | | Virtualization a good choice. The new 2008 version |
| network administrators who want multiple, | | | | offers the ability for running snapshots, allowing |
| dedicated-like servers for their customers, but not at | | | | network administrators the power to copy the |
| the cost of an entirely new machine. It's also far | | | | server exactly as it is while it is still running. Downtime |
| more economical for the consumer, as well, since | | | | is minimized, since backing up the server no longer |
| multiple people are sharing the cost of upkeep for a | | | | requires that the server be taken offline, and it is |
| single machine. Virtual machines can also be used for | | | | simple to bring it back up if there is a problem. WSV |
| trying changes to a website before going live; WSV | | | | 2008 is also incredibly scalable. It now offers support |
| 2008 and similar programs allow for testing a new | | | | for multiple processors and cores, among other |
| version in a safe environment to ensure it is running | | | | things, allowing a single powerful machine to host a |
| correctly before actually putting the site online. | | | | large number of virtual servers. |
| There are a several options when choosing a virtual | | | | Whatever your specific needs Windows Server |
| server program, but Windows Server Virtualization is | | | | Virtualization is an excellent choice. It allows increased |
| one that stands out. Unlike many other virtual | | | | scalability, supports multiple operating systems, allows |
| servers, WSV 2008 allows the virtualization of both | | | | running snapshots, and enhances the value of your |
| 32 and 64-bit systems, allowing it to run and simulate | | | | hardware. WSV 2008 allows virtualization of an entire |
| a broader range of software. Windows Server | | | | server, enabling you to run multiple copies on a single |
| Virtualization also allows the migration of a virtualized | | | | machine. You save money and get more value from |
| server over to a dedicated machine; when surges in | | | | your hardware. The new 64-bit support only |
| traffic occur, network administrators can quickly | | | | enhances this, offering the possibility of ever more |
| move the affected site to a machine with more | | | | powerful machines, and even more virtualization. |