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Virtualization Videos Online
Found these great online video’s and worth a look Virtualization in Windows Server Mike Neil, General Manager http://www.microsoft.com/emea/itsshowtime/sessionh.aspx?videoid=515 The session features a discussion of the virtualization technology roadmap and an outline of Microsoft’s vision for how these technologies will combine with future capabilities in processors, chipsets, and I/O devices to enable unprecedented flexibility by the…
Inside a SoftGrid SFT File using Sft-Explorer
I have been using this tool recently and just wanted to bring it back to the communities’ attention. Open the SFT file directly without the need to use the sequencer. I have found it invaluable when troubleshooting applications and understanding the values be used within the virtual registry. Available here Sft-Explorer
Microsoft Windows 2008 Virtualization Architecture
One of the key pillars that is new to the Windows platform is Virtualization. Available 180 days post the launch of Windows 2008. The ability to virtualizes an existing operating systems (Guest) multiple times on the Windows 2008 (host). How is this achieved from an architectural standpoint in Windows 2008? Windows Server Virtualization assigns host…
What’s the difference between 4.1 SP1 and 4.2 of SoftGrid
I have been asked this question a few times this week, so I thought I should find out and then of course blog the answer. The SoftGrid Product team blogged the following, which outlines the key differences. SoftGrid 4.1 Service Pack 1 SoftGrid 4.1 SP1 is mostly a hotfix and critical updates release, improving overall system…
Using Filemon and Regmon to troubleshoot sequenced applications
So it’s late, all you have in front of you is a stacked number of empty cans, an empty pizza box with that last piece of cold pizza (Go on you know want it…) and surprise you are the last in the office. Why I hear you ask? Well you have followed the “Art of…
Sequencing Best Practices
Just a quick pointer to a blog entry on the SoftGrid Team Blog. Information on sequencing and some tips for 4.2 Vista release. Have a fun weekend and we should welcome back Mr Zarb next week from a well desired holiday.
How Microsoft Does IT: The Future of Server Virtualization
This is a great resource if you are not aware Microsoft TechNet Radio. Listen on how does Microsoft internally deliver its IT service using our own technology and where our IT guys are taking Server Virtualization in the data center. Can it become a commodity in the data center. Of course down load this to your Zune and…
Windows Virtualization Team Blog
Just wanted to bring Jeff’s blog to your attention. In Jeff own words “I’m Jeff Woolsey, a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft focused on Microsoft Virtualization. I’ve worked on virtualization technology for over ten years such as Virtual PC for Mac, Virtual PC for Windows and Virtual Server. These days I spend most of my…
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Beta 2 Terminal Services Gateway and Remote Programs Virtual Lab
Part of our Virtual story includes the presentation aspect. Terminal services delivers this capability has has been extensively enhanced in Windows Server 2008. Terminal Services Gateway is one of these new enhancements. I have just completed this online lab and found it most useful in getting to grips with this new feature. Why not try…