Microsoft has released beta versions of the next Windows Server: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 Beta (betcha can't say that product name three times fast). According to Microsoft's VolkerW's WebLog, the infamously delayed Live Migration is included in the Hyper-V beta, Microsoft's standalone virtualization server. The beta also includes support for failover clustering, improved memory and CPU support, updated config utility, says VokerW. (Also see related stories:
9 myths of Microsoft virtualization busted or confirmed and Windows Server 2008 R2 beta airs)Here's a list of links and documents for the beta.
Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta download
Windows Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 Beta download
Stand-alone Hyper-V beta overview document
Overview documents for Windows Server 2008 R2 beta
Stand-alone Hyper-V Beta Configuration Tool Guide
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