NEW Windows Server 2008 R2

  • Ministry Saves $125,000 with Virtualization, Better Supports International Workforce

    - The IT staff of Joyce Meyer Ministries, an international nonprofit, wanted to reduce server growth while giving remote offices access to corporate applications. Virtualization was the logical option, but VMware was too expensive to deploy remotely. Read this case study to learn about the features and benefits of the Microsoft solution they adopted.

  • Power Efficiency and Management in Windows Server 2008 R2

    - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, like its predecessor Windows Server 2008, has been designed with energy efficiency in mind. Recent tests found that Windows Server 2008 R2 improved power efficiency by up to 18 percent over Windows Server 2003, out of the box.

  • Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2

    - Windows Server® 2008 R2 is the newest Windows Server operating system from Microsoft. Designed to help organizations reduce operating costs and increase efficiencies, Windows Server 2008 R2 provides enhanced management control over resources across the enterprise. Read the top 10 reasons why you should upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2.

  • What's New in Windows Server 2008 R2?

    - The new Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating system provides a productive and cost-effective server platform with low-cost virtualization, power-saving capabilities, and a superior experience for end users. Read this data sheet to learn more!

Dell and Microsoft Hyper-V Content for SMB

  • Understanding Your Hypervisor Architecture to Improve IT Management

    - In this videocast featuring IT expert, Greg Shields, learn about hypervisor architecture as it relates to your OS. Discover how to improve IT management with virtual machine managers for storage migration and check host compatibility prior to migration. Learn about a technology that allows for rapid provisioning and supports multi-processors.

  • Podcast: Understanding Your Hypervisor Architecture to Improve IT Management

    - In this podcast featuring IT expert, Greg Shields, learn about hypervisor architecture as it relates to your OS. Discover how to improve IT management with virtual machine managers for storage migration and check host compatibility prior to migration. Learn about a technology that allows for rapid provisioning and supports multi-processors.

  • Demo - Installing Hyper-V Server on Dell PowerEdge R805

    - This video shows the installation of Hyper-V Server on a Dell PowerEdge R805 server through a Dell Remote Access Card (DRAC) using the Virtual CD-ROM and remote console features to facilitate installation remotely.

Dell and Microsoft Hyper-V Content for the Enterprise

Hyper-V Expert Podcast Series

  • Virtualization 101

    - In this podcast, virtualization expert Anil Desai provides an easy-to-understand primer on virtualization that will quickly bring any listener up to speed on the topic.

  • Podcast: Microsoft Hyper-V vs. Market Leaders

    - In this podcast, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down VMware ESX Server, Citrix XenServer and Hyper-V, providing details on what each product has to offer.

  • Podcast: Top Hyper-V Deployment Scenarios

    - In this podcast, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down some of these scenarios, with details on how Hyper-V can provide benefits in test and development situations and business continuity.

  • What is Microsoft Hyper-V?

    - In this podcast, virtualization expert Anil Desai talks with WhatIs.com's Alex Howard about Microsoft's Hyper-V, a new virtualization platform from the Redmond-based software giant.

Hyper-V Eguides

  • eGuide: Microsoft Hyper-V: Improving Availability, Management, and Performance

    - Despite the obvious advantages associated with Microsoft Hyper-V, this virtualization platform does not come without its availability and resiliency challenges. In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchWindowsServer.com, Dell and Microsoft, you will gain insight into the improvements made to Hyper-V by Windows Server 2008 R2.

  • eGuide: A Guide to Virtualization Ready Servers

    - This expert E-Guide from the writers at SearchServerVirtualization.com brings you up-to- date on the latest virtualization developments and explains how they can benefit your IT shop.

Expert Content from Dell
and Microsoft Hyper-V

  • Presentation Transcript: Hyper-V vs. Market Leaders

    - In this transcript, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down VMware ESX Server, Citrix XenServer and Hyper-V, providing details on what each product has to offer.

  • Presentation Transcript: Top Hyper-V Deployment Scenarios

    - In this transcript, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down some of these scenarios, with details on how Hyper-V can provide benefits in test and development situations and business continuity.

Whatis.com Virtualization Quiz

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Virtualization SMB Poll Questions

1. What kind of virtualization is your organization either currently utilizing / looking to pursue?

Server
Desktop
Application
Storage
None of the Above
All of the Above

2. In 2009, how will your use of virtualization budget change?

Increase
Decrease
Don't Know
No Change

3. What applications are you running / looking to run within virtual machines?

Application servers
Email
Web Server
Network infrastructure apps
Other

4. How many virtual machines (VMs) are currrently running within your organization?

None
1 to 5
5 to 10
10 to 25
Over 25

5. When was the last time you visited Dell.com to find out more information about their hardware?

6. When was the last time you visited Microsoft.com to understand virtualization and their solutions?

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