Virtual Server 2005 R2 is the server virtualization technology engineered for the Windows Server System platform. As a key part of any server consolidation strategy, Virtual Server increases hardware utilization and enables IT staff to rapidly configure and deploy new servers. In conjunction with Windows Server 2003, Virtual Server 2005 R2 provides a virtualization platform that runs most major x86 operating systems in a guest environment, and is supported by Microsoft as a host for Windows Server operating systems and Windows Server System applications.
"AMD and Microsoft are working closely together to move businesses to a dynamic 64-bit computing world in which IT resources are intelligently and flexibly assigned as business needs change. The Windows platform, running on AMD64 processors with AMD Virtualization™ technology enhancements, will help businesses consolidate resources and experience an efficient and robust Virtualization environment while helping to reduce the total cost of ownership of computing resources."
—Joe Menard, Corporate Vice President, Software Strategy, AMD
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 supports AMD Virtualization™, a feature of
Next-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors that provides hardware-enable virtualization.
Enterprises have been using virtualization technology on mainframes and RISC-based systems to enable better utilization of hardware resources. As x86 servers have become a mainstay in the enterprise, more companies are exploring virtualization with these servers to enable more productive, flexible and scalable data centers while reducing costs and boosting data availability. 64-bit and 32-bit computing technologies from AMD are providing the foundation for todays - and tomorrows - enterprise virtualization solutions.
Quick Migration with Virtual Server Host Clustering Windows Server® 2003 Enterprise Edition & Microsoft® Virtual Server 2005 R2 Service Pack 1
This cookbook describes a simple configuration in which you use Virtual Server Host Clustering Windows Server® 2003 Enterprise Edition & Microsoft® Virtual Server 2005 R2 Service Pack 1.
This cookbook describes a simple configuration in which you use Virtual Server 2005 R2 to configure one guest operating system, and configure a server cluster that has two servers (nodes). With this configuration, you can migrate workloads easily from one node to the other.
Mobile User Access of Applications. Terminal Server running on virtual machines using Microsoft® Virtual Server 2005 R2 Service Pack 1
In this cookbook, we will install Terminal Server on a virtual machine and access the terminal server remotely. We will also show how to install Remote Desktop Web Connection and how to configure Windows® Firewall to allow remote clients to access the terminal server.
Rev up Virtualization with AMD Virtualization™ and Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2