Virtualization technology isn't complete without a hypervisor. This final chapter of the Introduction to Virtualization e-book explains some hypervisor basics—highlighting the differences between bare-metal and hosted hypervisors—and lists some features that you should look for when selecting one for your virtual environment. 

The SCOOTER Store deployed Microsoft® Virtual Server 2005 and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007 to make its IT infrastructure a more dynamic strategic asset for the enterprise. 

This video compares Microsoft Virtualization to VMware and outlines the additional cost for VMware because they require four layers - hardware, virtualization, operating system and applications and Microsoft only requires three - hardware, operating system with virtualization, and applications. 

Check out this slides presentation to read about the new Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating system, which provides a productive and cost-effective server platform with low-cost virtualization, power-saving capabilities, and a superior experience for end users. 

In this presentation transcript, featuring Exchange pro, Lee Benjamin, you'll learn how to improve backup and recovery of your Exchange environment. Discover the new features of Exchange 2010 to enhance your backup and recovery efforts. Find out what you should know about clustering and how to avoid common pitfalls. 

In this presentation transcript, Exchange expert Lee Benjamin discusses how to make the transition from your current Exchange version or how to migrate from a different messaging platform to Exchange 2010. Learn about the new features of Exchange 2010 and which requirements you should keep in mind to ensure a successful transition. 

Read this case study to learn how the Kentucky Department of Education is using the Windows Server® 2008 operating system with Hyper-V™ technology to consolidate physical servers and Microsoft® System Center solutions to streamline server management. 

The purpose of this study is to provide a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of Windows Server 2008 R2 on their organizations. Forrester's aim is to show all calculations and assumptions used in the analysis. Use this study to better understand and communicate a business case for investing in Windows Server 2008 R2. 

This paper provides an overview of the new features in Windows Server® 2008 R2 Hyper-V™ and detailed information on live migration. 

System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft Deployment now provide an integrated toolset. This article will describe how you can use Configuration Manager along with Microsoft Deployment to start rolling out Windows Server 2008. 

Building upon the security, reliability, and performance provided by Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 extends connectivity and control to local and remote resources. This means your organizations can benefit from reduced costs and increased efficiencies gained through enhanced management and control over resources across the enterprise. 

Demand for new and upgraded data centers will continue to grow, despite the economic downturn. Careful planning can help IT and finance managers get the most from data center investments and build a flexible foundation for enterprise growth.