Windows Server virtualization provides customers an ideal platform for key virtualization scenarios, such as production server consolidation, business continuity management, software test and development, and development of a dynamic data center. Windows Server virtualization provides key functionality which an ideal virtualization platform should provide - scalability, high performance, reliability, security, flexibility and manageability.

Customers who invest the .vhd file format – the format used by Virtual Server, as well as a multitude of vendor licensees - will have a clear path forward to Windows Server virtualization. Customers can work with Microsoft’s partners who provide solutions to conveniently migrate from VMware to Windows Server virtualization.

Windows Server virtualization, previously codenamed Viridian, is a hypervisor-based technology that is a part of Windows Server “Longhorn”. It provides a scalable, secure and highly available virtualization platform. It is part of Microsoft’s ongoing effort to provide our customers and partners with the best operating system platform for virtualization.

Some of the capabilities of Windows Server virtualization will include x64 host and guest support, ability to run guest machines in a multi-processor environment, dynamic resource management, and ability to move running virtual machines with minimal downtime.

Virtualization is a term that is often applied to a wide range of technologies. Essentially, virtualizing a technology decouples the software used in that realm from the hardware. In the area of server virtualization, this means that multiple server environments (Windows, Linux etc) can be housed on a single piece of physical hardware. In this way, two Linux servers and a Windows server running on three separate machines could be virtualized and run on a single blade server box.

Virtualization is the combination of multiple network storage devices into what appears to be a single storage unit. Storage virtualization is often used in SANs, and makes tasks such as archiving and backup and recovery easier and faster. Storage virtualization is usually implemented via software applications.

Windows Home Server is a unique, integrated solution that provides backup and restore of home computers, centralized expandable storage, and access from anywhere to your digital photos, music, videos, documents and home PCs. It is a lot more than extra storage. Unlike other home storage, backup, or remote access tools currently available, Windows Home Server offers unprecedented simplicity and ease of use.

Generally, server virtualization solutions work by introducing a thin layer over the physical server. This layer partitions the physical server into separate areas that the virtual servers then run on. Computing resources from the underlying server are viewed as a pool of resources which can then be shared among the virtual machines sitting on top.

We limit each server to 40-60 customers, or 50% of system resources. This leaves 50% of free system capacity on each server to accomodate customers' growth. Load balacing is our specialty. The moment a server begins to run low system capacity the busiest accounts are seamlessly migrated to new empty or near empty production machines that have a low allocation of customers. We have found that by putting as few customers as possible per server, we hardly ever have to migrate busy accounts.

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Windows Server 2003 is the foundation for an integrated infrastructure. By adding the power of smart clients and collaborative servers, you get easier, more secure, and more reliable access to your own and shared information, including team documents. The result is documented productivity increases that already are saving millions of dollars annually for businesses and governments worldwide.

Xbox is quickly becoming an important living room entertainment hub, in addition to the leading next-generation video game platform. As such, customers can use Xbox 360 and other devices to access and enjoy photos, music and videos located on Windows Home Server and experience them on the TV. This functionality can be achieved through Windows Media Connect technology.

No. Only users of counterfeit Windows XP software are eligible for the genuine Microsoft Windows offer.

Although both Blu-ray and HD-DVD are similar in many aspects, there are some important differences between them. The first is capacity. Because Blu-ray utilizes a lens with a greater numerical aperture (NA) than HD-DVD, the laser spot can be focused with greater precision to fit more data on the same size disc. This allows Blu-ray to hold 25GB per layer (50GB on a dual-layer disc), whereas HD-DVD can only hold 15GB per layer (30GB on a dual-layer disc).

Windows Home Server is software that enables families with multiple PCs to easily connect their digital experiences, providing a reliable and familiar way to protect, organize and share treasured digital images, music, video, and documents.

Yes. It's called Interactive Multitasking, meaning you can work on other tasks while waiting for your computer to reboot each time Win95 crashes.

Customers who qualify for the complimentary offer will receive a copy of Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP in the mail within four to six weeks of their order. The Windows Genuine Advantage Kit contains a CD with a new 25-character Product Key. Customers should reinstall their Windows and reactivate their PCs using the CD and the new Product Key.

The genuine Windows offer is distributed directly by Microsoft to Windows XP customers who have received counterfeit Windows software and qualify for the offer. It is not available for resale. No. Only customers who discover through WGA validation that they are running counterfeit Windows software will qualify for the genuine Windows offer.

A counterfeit disc is required in order to be eligible for the complimentary offer. This allows customers to show that a counterfeit transaction occurred. Customers who did not receive a counterfeit disk, but are willing to submit a counterfeit report regarding a fraudulent transaction, are able to qualify for the electronic license key offer. Microsoft will not bring legal action against the people who participate in the genuine Windows offer.

Our servers are setup so that they generate revenue and run at peak performance. To do this we run our servers at 45-65% capacity, this reduces the load, therefore increasing performance. Unlike other hosting companies that will pack their servers full, we concentrate more on maintaining performance and less on maximizing the revenue generated per server.