+1 2012r2 core running Hyper-V ONLY, has only been offline 2 times (in about 15 months), and that was due to server cabinet mtc. 1) relocating the cabinet 2) new AC unit installed in the cabinet
Jean-Paul Natola From: [email protected] Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:44:58 -0400 Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Hyper-V versus VMWare To: [email protected] VMWare has had its fair share of security related patches over the past few years. And using the bare Windows Hypervisor greatly reduces the surface area of threats, if you feel that it is too high otherwise. (Not running other roles on the Hyper-V box will also reduce the surface area.) ASB http://XeeMe.com/AndrewBaker Providing Virtual CIO Services (IT Operations & Information Security) for the SMB market… On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 8:36 AM, Matt Hawes <[email protected]> wrote: I went through this process 2 years ago while evaluating vSphere & Hyper-V and what I had a hard time with Hyper-V was it's still Windows...I kept asking myself "Do I want a Windows OS to be my hypervisor?" No.... It still can get a virus/worm which could cripple your hypervisor and render your VM's useless... vSphere costs a heck of a lot more but it's been a pretty reliable system which I haven't had to patch much at all over the past 2 years. The one nice thing working in the K-12 sector, VMware gives you great discounts :) Sent from Outlook Web App/Exchange 2013 Sent from Exchange 2013 Matt Hawes Crown Point,IN 46307 [email protected] Microsoft Certified IT Specialist - Enterprise Administrator A+,Network +, Server + “I'd tell you a UDP joke but I'm afraid you won't get it. TCP jokes are the best because you always get them” From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of CSSU NetAdmin <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 7:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [NTSysADM] Hyper-V versus VMWare We are exploring the benefits of VMWare vs. Hyper-V. We currently use VMWare but it seems the Hyper-V might be more cost effective. Anyone move from one to the other? Thanks for any input!! This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.
