[OPLINTECH] Virtualization

[Chad Neeper]

I've been using virtual servers so long I can't even remember exactly 
when I started. I think it must have been around 1999-2000 or so. I do 
remember that I was using VMware _Workstation_ back in its earliest 
versions, before VMWare was offering a real server-class virtualization 
platform. As long as the operating system you're trying to run is a 
supported guest OS on your hypervisor, then I wouldn't expect any 
problems running your programs in a VM. I've virtualized EVERYTHING and 
haven't built a dedicated server since I started virtualizing. The 
benefits, in my clients' cases, greatly outweigh any negatives. 
Naturally, you have to abide by any limitations of the hypervisor you're 
using. I've been using VMware since the get-go and have had great 
success. As long as they continue to provide a free (or at least, very 
low-cost) high-quality server-class hypervisor, I'll stick with VMware.

The only application that I don't virtualize is the backup strategy. I 
tend to set that up on an older computer that has been cycled out of 
heavy use. However, that being said, even tape backup strategies have 
been virtualized by others, I understand. It's just my own personal 
preference not to virtualize that (so far).

Chad

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*Chad Neeper*
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On 10/24/2011 9:49 AM, Jim Lack wrote:
>
> How many of you have virtualized your servers?  What applications or 
> services have you virtualized?  What applications do you suggest not 
> virtualizing?
>
> Thank You,
>
> Jim Lack
>
> Network Manager
>
> Rocky River Public Library
>
> 1600 Hampton Rd.
>
> Rocky River, OH  44116
>
>
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