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Virtualization with Microsoft Virtual Server 2005
A virtual evolution in IT organizations throughout the world
has begun. It is estimated that currently 3% of all servers
run virtually and that number is expected to grow rapidly
over the next 5 years. Server Sprawl and escalating IT costs
have managers and system administrators scrambling to find
ways to cut costs and reduce
Total Cost of Ownership of
their physical infrastructure. Combining software
applications onto a single server, even if those
applications are from the same software vendor, can be
dangerous and problems hard to troubleshoot. Virtual Server
allows you to consolidate 15 to 20 or even more servers onto
a single physical server reducing hardware, electrical,
cooling, and administrative costs. These virtual servers run
completely independent of each other so if one crashes the
other are not affected. Planning and implementing a server
consolidation is a complex process.
This book details the requirements for such a project,
includes sample forms and templates, and delivers several
physical to virtual migration strategies which will save
both time and costs.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Virtualization Terms and Concepts
Chapter 2 Loading Virtual Server 2005
Chapter 3 Configuring a Virtual Machine
Chapter 4 Advanced Configurations including Clustering
Chapter 5 Physical to Virtual Migrations
Chapter 6 Server Consolidation
Chapter 7 Cool Tools for a Virtual Infrastructure Chapter 8 Administering a Virtual Infrastructure Chapter 9 Gotchas/Common Problems and Solutions Chapter 10 Virtual Server Under the Covers
Chapter 11 Virtual Evolution and the Road Ahead Chapter 12 Backups Made Simple
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