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VMware "Miles Ahead" of Microsoft Virtual Server

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the virtualize-this dept.

sunshineluv7 writes, "IT managers gathered in New York City earlier this week to get advice from experts on when, why, and how to virtualize their server environments. The takeaway from the conference: if you want to run an enterprise-class virtualization platform in production today, stick with VMware." Other wise words from this conference: "Virtualization is a journey, not a project."

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  1. In all objectivity... by sdirrim · · Score: -1, Troll

    Although VMware appears to be better for now, will it have the same level of support and compatibility that Microsoft provides? And will it be able to continue inproving, or will MS overtake it in the near future? This is not a criticism of VMwaer, it is something to consider before completely favoring VMware.

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  2. VMWare is no good by Van+Cutter+Romney · · Score: 0, Troll

    I recently tried the free version of VMWare on Windows XP. Their documentation is horrible and it definitely looks like they want people to buy it than use the free version. I tried loading all version of Linux from Red Hat Linux to Ubuntu all of which failed at some point. Frustrated, I've given up...

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  3. *gasp* What a surprise! by Schraegstrichpunkt · · Score: 0, Troll

    Microsoft's half-assed clone is of lower quality than the product of a company that basically invented the technology. News at 11.

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