Requirements for production deployment of Exchange Server 2007 with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V

A new article has been posted on TechNet covering “Microsoft Support Policies and Recommendations for Exchange Servers in Hardware Virtualization Environments”. This article, posted this week, marks the first time that I have seen details on the requirements for a supported Exchange Server 2007 implementation with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V in production. In short, for … Continue reading Requirements for production deployment of Exchange Server 2007 with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V →

Hotfix improves how Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster works with Hyper-V

If you work with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering, you should check a new update called "Increased functionality and virtual machine control in the Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster Management console for the Hyper-V role". This hotfix includes a few key improvements on the way Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster … Continue reading Hotfix improves how Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster works with Hyper-V →

Failover Clustering for Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V with File Server Storage

P.P.S.: This previously unsupported scenario is now fine with Windows Server "8" Beta and SMB 2.2. See http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2012/03/06/windows-server-quot-8-quot-beta-test-cases-for-hyper-v-over-smb.aspx P.S.: After writing this blog post, I found that the specific scenario of using Hyper-V VHDs files on a file share is not supported by Microsoft in Windows Server 2008. This is documented at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd183729.aspx. Look for a … Continue reading Failover Clustering for Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V with File Server Storage →

Using Constrained Delegation to remotely manage a server running Hyper-V that uses CIFS/SMB file shares

P.P.S.: This previously unsupported scenario is now fine with Windows Server "8" Beta and SMB 2.2. See http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2012/03/06/windows-server-quot-8-quot-beta-test-cases-for-hyper-v-over-smb.aspx P.S.: After writing this blog post, I found that the specific scenario of using Hyper-V VHDs files on a file share is not supported by Microsoft in Windows Server 2008. This is documented at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd183729.aspx. Look for a … Continue reading Using Constrained Delegation to remotely manage a server running Hyper-V that uses CIFS/SMB file shares →

Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V released today! (includes a list of main Hyper-V related links)

Hyper-V is here! As you can confirm on the press release linked below, the final release of Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V was just announced.You can download the final version (number 18016) immediately from the Microsoft download web site. This version will also go to Windows Update on July 8th. Below you will find a collection of … Continue reading Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V released today! (includes a list of main Hyper-V related links) →

Storing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V files on a CIFS/SMB file share

P.P.S.: This previously unsupported scenario is now fine with Windows Server "8" Beta and SMB 2.2. See http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2012/03/06/windows-server-quot-8-quot-beta-test-cases-for-hyper-v-over-smb.aspx P.S.: After writing this blog post, I found that the specific scenario of using Hyper-V VHDs files on a file share is not supported by Microsoft in Windows Server 2008. This is documented at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd183729.aspx. Look for a … Continue reading Storing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V files on a CIFS/SMB file share →

Deep Dive into Windows Server 2008 File Services (Upcoming Level 300 Webcast)

Heads up for an upcoming webcast on the new file service features in Windows Server 2008 by Drew McDaniel, a Senior Program Manager with the Microsoft Storage Solutions Division (SSD). Here's a short description: "The Windows Server 2008 operating system contains a lot of changes to core file services components that dramatically increase availability, scalability, and … Continue reading Deep Dive into Windows Server 2008 File Services (Upcoming Level 300 Webcast) →

Installing the VSS Hardware Provider for the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target on Windows Server 2008

Overview In this article, we’ll describe the process to install the VSS Hardware Provider (and, incidentally, the VDS Hardware Provider) for the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target, which is part of Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 (WUDSS 2003). This package, referred to as “Microsoft iSCSI Software Target Client” supports both Windows Server 2003 and Windows … Continue reading Installing the VSS Hardware Provider for the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target on Windows Server 2008 →

Installing the VDS Hardware Provider for the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target on Windows Server 2008

Overview In this article, we’ll describe the process to install the VDS Hardware Provider (and, incidentally, the VSS Hardware Provider) for the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target, which is part of Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 (WUDSS 2003). This package, referred to as “Microsoft iSCSI Software Target Client” supports both Windows Server 2003 and Windows … Continue reading Installing the VDS Hardware Provider for the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target on Windows Server 2008 →

New instructor-led training on Windows Server 2008 Clustering on its way

Microsoft has just published the preliminary syllabus for an upcoming instructor-led training on Windows Server 2008 Clustering. This will be Course 6423: Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Clustering. Here’s a list of the modules included: Module 1: Introduction to Clusters Module 2: Introduction to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Failover Clusters Module 3: Preparing to … Continue reading New instructor-led training on Windows Server 2008 Clustering on its way →