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- VMware Server is a virtualization product that makes it possible to partition a single physical server into multiple virtual machines. VMware server works with Windows, Solaris, Linux and NetWare, any or all of which can be used concurrently on the same hardware.

With VMware Server 1.0 (the current official version as of March 2008), a virtual machine can be built once and deployed multiple times in diverse environments. VMware Server facilitates software testing in virtual machines without installation and configuration. Patches and experimental operating systems can be tested as well. Legacy applications and operating systems can be run in virtual machines that take advantage of state-of-the-art infrastructures.

The VMware Server 2.0 beta allows for configuring permissions to access virtual machines for various purposes to meet the needs of diverse users. Selected virtual machines can be automatically started when VMware Server starts. Support is provided for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Red Hat Enterprise, Linux 5 and Ubuntu 7.10 in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. If 64-bit hardware is available, 64-bit guest operating systems can be run on it. For enhanced Linux performance, transparent paravirtualization is possible; a single binary version of the operating system can run on native hardware or in paravirtualized mode. Support is provided for up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 10 virtual network interface cards and up to two VSMP processors per virtual machine.

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To explore how VMware servers are used in the enterprise, here are some additional resources:

VMware ESX runbook: ESX Server management

Installing Windows Server 2008 inside VMware Workstation

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Upgrading from VMware Server to ESX 3.5: The pros and cons: Upgrade from VMware Server to ESX 3.5, and you'll get more functionality and better management tools. But you'll face problems if you implement IDE and dynamic disks.
Installing VMware Server on x64 Linux without pain: What roadblocks will IT administrators have when nstalling VMware Server on 64-bit servers running Linux? This tip uncovers the problems and explains how to overcome them.
VMware Server on Linux - Getting started guide: In the first of the VMware Server on Linux series, site expert Andrew Kutz explains the parameters of the guide and describes how VMware Server works.
How to install VMware Server: A screencast: This screencast will cover the requirements for installing the product and then will walk through the basic installation process to get you up and running quickly.
Make smart VMware server, capacity moves with VMware, PlateSpin tools: An expert discusses the pros and cons of two tools, VMware Capacity Planner and PlateSpin PowerRecon, that replace educated guesses about server buys with metrics.
VMware Server 2.0: New look, new Web interface: VMware Server 2.0 boasts new features and a new Web-based interface called VMware Infrastructure Web Access. Learn how it stacks up against VMware ESXi and VMware Server 1.0.x.
Virtual machine backup with VMware Server 2.0 and Volume Snapshot Service: Backing up virtual machines (VMs) can be an unwieldy process, but VMware has integrated its VM backup application with Microsoft's Volume Snapshot Service (VSS).
Avoiding intra-VMware virtual machine compatibility difficulties: Some inter-VMware virtual machine migrations can be tricky, but you can simplify compatibility complications with a key step of the virtual machine creation process.

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14 Aug 2008

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-	Read an overview of the basic features of VMware Server.
-	More information can be obtained from the VMware Server data sheet.
-	VMware maintains a documentation index for Server Version 1.0.

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