Understanding the difference between Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 and Virtual PC 2004

Topics:: Virtualization

Tags:: Desktop Virtualization,; Microsoft Corp.,; Microsoft Virtual PC,; Microsoft Virtual Server,; Microsoft Virtual Server 2005,; Server,; TechRepublic Inc.,; Virtual Machine

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Deploying virtual machines in your organization can save you hardware costs and administration headaches, but which software best serves your interest and that of your organization? Microsoft itself offers two virtual machine software programs, one designed as a desktop application and one designed as a server application. The download lists some of the differences between Virtual Server 2005 and Virtual PC 2004 and discusses the best uses of each.

Virtual servers and virtual machines has been a buzzing concept for quite some time now, but this discussion thread asks the question; do you, as a working IT professional, use virtual server technology?

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