Posted:  20 Mar 2009
Premiered:  20 Mar 2009
Format:  Audio
Type:  Podcast
Language:  English


ABSTRACT:

While many consider VMware ESXi to be a more dynamic solution than Hyper-V, there are certain scenarios in which organizations can benefit from using Microsoft's hypervisor technology.

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. You'll also find details on OS licensing with Hyper-V, including how licensing differs based on the edition of Windows Server 2008 being used.

Other topics covered include:

  • How Hyper-V fits in the dynamic data center
  • A breakdown of Windows Server workload licensing
  • Why small and medium-sized businesses will be attracted to Hyper-V

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Speakers
Nelson Ruest
Senior Enterprise IT Architect
Nelson Ruest is an IT professional specializing in systems administration, migration planning, software management and architecture design. He is the co-author of multiple books, including the free "Definitive Guide to Vista Migration" for Realtime Publishers and "Windows Server 2008: The Complete Reference" for McGraw-Hill Osborne. He is also focused on technology futures, and passionate about virtualization and continuous service availability.