Microsoft Hyper-V

Virtualization allows multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows and others) to run simultaneously on a single physical machine. Virtualization has the potential for serious economic benefits, as it makes the most out of you hardware. It is also a very green technology, as a single box running multiple applications is both more energy efficient and less equipment intensive than running multiple boxes to get the same result.

Since Microsoft's Virtualization product "Hyper-V" is included with Windows Server 2008, implementation is quick and easy. With flexible licensing policies, it's easier than ever to take advantage of this hot technology.

Top benefits of virtualization
(from Bryan Muehlberger, IT World, Bryan Muehlberger)

1. Lower number of physical servers - you can reduce hardware maintenance costs because of a lower number of physical servers.
2. By implementing a server consolidation strategy, you can increase space utilization efficiency.
3. By having each application within its own "virtual server" you can prevent one application from impacting another application when upgrades or changes are made.
4. You can develop a standard virtual server build that can be easily duplicated which will speed up server deployment.
5. ou can deploy multiple operating system technologies on a single hardware platform (i.e. Windows Server 2003, Linux, Windows 2000, etc).

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