Migrating from VMware Server to Hyper-V
Whenever possible we use Microsoft software internally. We have been using VMware for our virtualization since 2002. I’ve looked at Microsoft virtualization software as it’s been released over the years and with the availability of Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager it’s time to make the switch.
I’ve been testing Hyper-V since summer 2008 with our long delayed Exchange 2007 server. The results have been great, and now that our Exchange 2007 is live there’s no reason to go back.
Benefits
- It just works like it should
- Microsoft software, so it fits in the Microsoft software ecosystem with all it’s goodness (management, updates, support, etc.)
Downsides
- Hyper-V installs on our 9th generation Dell Severs, but it won’t install on 8th generation servers because they don’t support Intel VT. This really isn’t a big deal because this impacts a single branch office server and Virtual Server will do the job.
Our production and CRM 4 development virtual machines will be converted to Hyper-V, an easy process thanks to Virtual Machine manager.
I’m also planning to eliminate most of our physical servers, managing virtual machines is much easier.