Conclusion

It would have been nice to have looked in greater depth at how Windows Server virtualization in Windows Server 2008 works. Unfortunately, at the time of this writing the bits aren’t there yet. Still, you have to admit that this is one of the hottest features of Windows Server 2008, both from the perspective of the day-to-day needs of IT professionals and as a prime selling point for Windows Server 2008. I’ve tried to give you a taste of how this new technology will work and a glimpse of what it looks like, but I hope you’re not satisfied with that—I’m not. I can’t wait till all this comes together, and the plain truth of the matter is that in only a few years virtualization will be inexpensive and ubiquitous. So get ready for it now. ...

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