Tag: Windows Server

Virtualization Storage Defined : 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 5 of 20)

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I’m sure some of you are more well-versed in the area of storage than others.  And no matter where you fall on that continuum, you may be wondering what kinds of storage are available for Hyper-V Virtualization. http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm“Hey Kevin – What kinds of storage are available for Hyper-V virtualization?” Umm.. yeah.  Glad you asked.  My friend … Continue reading Virtualization Storage Defined : 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 5 of 20)

Where is my datastore in Hyper-V?: 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 4 of 20)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm The term 'datastore’ is one that many of you who work with VMware are familiar, but which doesn’t really translate to the world of Microsoft’s Hyper-V.   “Since Hyper-V does not require a different formatting of the underlying physical disk structure like VMFS(VMware’s proprietary disk format) we are able to browse the ‘datastore’ with File … Continue reading Where is my datastore in Hyper-V?: 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 4 of 20)

Dynamic Memory–Not Your Father’s Memory Overcommit : 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 3 of 20)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmPart 3 of our “20+ Days of Server Virtualization” series is about Dynamic Memory in Hyper-V.  As the title suggests, this is not your Father’s Memory Overcommit.“Memory Overcommit?  Isn’t that a VMware capability?”In the context of virtualization, yes.  (It may be something addressed in the field of Neuroscience, but I’m no rocket scientist…)Before we talk … Continue reading Dynamic Memory–Not Your Father’s Memory Overcommit : 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 3 of 20)

You Want to Hot-Add What?! : 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 2 of 20)

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Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012, Hyper-V Server 2012, and Windows 8 allows the addition, removal, or configuration changes of some key aspects of a virtual machine; even while it’s running.  Others, however, are still not able to be changed.  And often, the ability to make changes may also be determined by the capabilities of the … Continue reading You Want to Hot-Add What?! : 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 2 of 20)

FREE IT Camps Coming to a Location Near YOU!

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmNear you, that is, if you live in any of the most major cities in the United States. Our team of 11 Technical Evangelists (IT Pro Evangelists) are once again on the road and delivering live, FREE IT Camps for you!  We’re bringing you three very compelling topics: What’s new in System Center 2012 SP1, … Continue reading FREE IT Camps Coming to a Location Near YOU!

Deploy Windows 8 Apps with System Center – Migration and Deployment (Part 16 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmWe’re in the home stretch!  It’s the last week in February, and we only have a few more days of our “Migration and Deployment” series of articles left.  And wrapping out our final four, we’re going to tackle the topic of Windows 8 applications.  What options do we have, and what infrastructure choices (or changes) … Continue reading Deploy Windows 8 Apps with System Center – Migration and Deployment (Part 16 of 19)

Migration and Deployment – The Full Series

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn February of 2013, the US-based IT Pro Technology Evangelists wrote up 20 articles in our 19-part series, “Migration and Deployment”.  “Huh?  20 of 19?” Well.. I provided a series introduction in part 0.  (Don’t computer people always start counting at zero?)  But as it was just an intro, I didn’t think it needed to … Continue reading Migration and Deployment – The Full Series

Cloud from a single pane of glass – Migration and Deployment (Part 13 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm System Center 2012 App Controller is a component and part of the self-service portal solution in System Center 2012 SP1.  By connecting to System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) servers, Windows Azure subscriptions, and 3rd-party host services, App Controller offers a vehicle that enables an authorized user to administer resources deployed to private cloud, … Continue reading Cloud from a single pane of glass – Migration and Deployment (Part 13 of 19)

How Windows Azure Plays Into the Equation – Migration and Deployment (Part 12 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmAs you may remember, last month my team blogged an entire month on using Windows Azure as Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS – pronounced “EYE-yazz”) in our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” series.  As part 12 of our 19-part "Migration and Deployment” Series, Tommy Patterson returns to this topic with a good summary and links to … Continue reading How Windows Azure Plays Into the Equation – Migration and Deployment (Part 12 of 19)

Windows Azure as a PaaS – Migration and Deployment (Part 11 of 19)

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Waaay back in April of 2011 (remember my "Cloudy April" series?) I blogged about what Windows Azure could do for you as a Platform-as-a-Service (or PaaS – pronounced “PaaS”.  Not affiliated or to be confused with this popular Easter Egg Coloring company.) http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmA lot has happened to Windows Azure since then – and it’s all … Continue reading Windows Azure as a PaaS – Migration and Deployment (Part 11 of 19)