Virtual Server 2005 R2 is the server virtualisation technology engineered for the Windows Server System platform. As a key part of any server consolidation strategy, Virtual Server increases hardware utilisation and enables IT staff to rapidly configure and deploy new servers.
Virtual Server 2005 R2 addresses four key customer scenarios:
- Consolidate infrastructure, application, and branch office server workloads - Virtual Server 2005 R2 is ideal for server consolidation in both the datacenter and the branch office, allowing IT staff to make more efficient use of their hardware resources. It also allows IT staff to enhance their overall productivity and rapidly deploy new servers that enable the people in their organization to quickly address changing business needs.
- Consolidate and re-host legacy applications - Virtual Server 2005 R2 enables re-hosting of legacy operating systems (Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server) and their associated custom applications from older hardware to new hardware running Windows Server 2003.
- Automate and consolidate software test and development environments - Virtual Server 2005 R2 enables IT and development staff to consolidate their test and development server farm and automate the provisioning of virtual machines.
- Simplify disaster and recovery planning - Virtual Server 2005 R2 can be used as part of a disaster and recovery plan that requires application portability and flexibility across hardware platforms.
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