July 2008 - Posts
Exchange Server support in a Hyper-V virtual machine
Jul 1, 2008
Microsoft's support policy for running Exchange Server in Hyper-V virtual machines, including supported configurations and performance considerations....
How Hyper-V works - product team videos
Jul 2, 2008
A collection of videos from the Hyper-V product team explaining the architecture and inner workings of the hypervisor technology....
Providing audio playback from a Hyper-V VM
Jul 3, 2008
Workarounds for providing audio playback from Hyper-V virtual machines, since Hyper-V does not natively support audio in VMs....
Useful Hyper-V links
Jul 7, 2008
A comprehensive collection of useful links for Hyper-V administrators, including documentation, blog posts, and tools from the community....
Setting up printers in Windows Server 2008
Jul 8, 2008
Guide to configuring print services in Windows Server 2008, including the new Print Management console and improved printer sharing capabilities....
Virtualised Hardware Hotel
Jul 11, 2008
The concept of a virtualised hardware hotel - a centralized facility for hosting virtualized server infrastructure, and how organizations can benefit ...
Tracking down the Control Panel applet for Mail in 64-bit Windows
Jul 16, 2008
How to find and access the Mail Control Panel applet on 64-bit Windows systems, where it can be hidden due to 32/64-bit application differences....
Microsoft's Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool has been released
Jul 17, 2008
Microsoft has released the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool, which automates the process of applying updates to offline virtual machine images....
Comparison between Hyper-V and the Xen Hypervisor in RHEL
Jul 21, 2008
A technical comparison of Microsoft Hyper-V and the Xen hypervisor as implemented in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, covering performance, features, and man...
Windows Server User Group UK on LinkedIn
Jul 21, 2008
The Windows Server User Group UK now has a presence on LinkedIn, providing another way for members to connect and network with fellow IT professionals...
Windows Server 2008 Workstation Conversion Tool
Jul 22, 2008
A tool to convert Windows Server 2008 into a workstation-class operating system by enabling desktop features and optimizing settings for daily desktop...
Hyper-V: Which version?
Jul 30, 2008
Understanding the different versions and editions of Hyper-V, including standalone Hyper-V Server and the role included with Windows Server 2008....
Password lockouts and disconnected remote connections
Jul 31, 2008
How disconnected remote desktop sessions can cause account lockouts when passwords are changed, and strategies to prevent this common issue....