

Virtualization Needs |
Microsoft |
Windows Server 2008 Standard |
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise |
Windows Server 2008 Datacenter |
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Server Consolidation |
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Test and Development |
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Mixed OS Virtualization (Linux and Windows) |
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Local Graphical User Interface |
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High Availability—Clustering |
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Quick Migration |
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Large Memory Support (Host OS) > 32 GB RAM |
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Support for > 4 Processors (Host OS) |
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Ability to Add Additional Server Roles |
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Virtualization Rights per Server License |
Each VM Guest requires a server license |
1 Physical + 1 VM |
1 Physical + 4 VMs |
1 Physical + Unlimited VMs |