Category Archives: Hyper-V 3.0

Quick Tip: Quick and Dirty on When You Should Use Hyper-V Snapshots/Checkpoints.

You should create a snapshot, or checkpoint (as they are called in System Center Virtual Machine Manager), right before you make any known change to your VM that would require some sort of system or application restore if the configuration, … Continue reading

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TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Hyper-V LIVE! (Part 2)

Part 2 of my chat with Dan Stolts (ITProGuru) and talk about the new LIVE features of Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012 on Technet Radio/Channel 9. More demos and banter below. TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Hyper-V Live (Part 2) Demos … Continue reading

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TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Hyper-V LIVE! (Part 1)

  I had a chance to sit down with Dan Stolts (ITProGuru) and talk about the new LIVE features of Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012 on Technet Radio/Channel 9.  The content comes from my recent session at the VirtG Boston … Continue reading

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VirtG Boston Deep Dive Day 2013– Hyper-V LIVE!

I have been writing a little less these days and getting out on the road a little more.  Here is my recent appearance at the VirtG Boston Deep Dive Day at the Microsoft Offices in Cambridge, MA going over the … Continue reading

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Recent Article: Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Storage Feature Shortcomings

This is part two of my take on what is still missing from the next version of Hyper-V.  To read part one, go HERE.  The storage architecture of Windows Server 2012 has come a long way to benefit Hyper-V 3.0, … Continue reading

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Microsoft MVP for Virtual Machine HyperV

The email came in today for my second Microsoft MVP for Virtual Machine.  It was a tough year to find time with the birth of twins last July bringing the kid total to 4, but I am certainly honored to … Continue reading

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Recent Article: Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V missing features and potential fixes

Don’t get me wrong, Hyper-V within Windows Server 2012 includes some excellent additions. But, with every release, there are bound to be a few features that miss the cut.  My recent article looks at a few of these features that … Continue reading

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Recent Article: Top five Hyper-V 3.0 features that will excite IT pros

Top Five Hyper-V 3.0 features for IT pros VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Microsoft is adding some glamorous Hyper-V 3.0 features to the mix, including Hyper-V Replica, virtual Fibre Channel adapters and NUMA spanning. While these capabilities will allow for … Continue reading

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Recent Article: The Hardware Requirements for Testing Hyper-V 3.0

     Testing Hyper-V 3.0 is a worthwhile side project, as it will help you attain valuable skills and experience before the official release of Windows Server 8. But, first, you need to assemble the proper hardware. The hardware requirements … Continue reading

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Virtualization Group – Boston Deck is Now Uploaded

The presentation deck from last nights Virtualization Group – Boston is now uploaded.  You can get it from the link below or view decks from my recent events from the “Shared Files” section in the right-hand bar. VirtG-Bos 02/16/2012 – … Continue reading

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