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