Running Virtual Server 2005 and VMware simultaneously

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Hello,
We currently have a Windows Server 2003 Enterprise server with VMware Server
installed and three virtual machines of Windows Server 2003 Standard. I am
considering migrating to Virtual Server 2005 to replace VMware.

Is it possible to install Virtual Server 2005 on this same server and
migrate one at a time? Mainly I am curious if there is any compatibility
issues by using two different virtualization technologies simultaneously.

Also, I was able to do this in a test environment, but I mainly ask because
I am planning on doing this shortly in the live environment and would like
confirmation that this works.

Thank you!
 
Re: Running Virtual Server 2005 and VMware simultaneously

Hello DY,

The first suggestion is, run it in a test environment. You did and see all
was running like you expected, so why not starting?

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> Hello,
> We currently have a Windows Server 2003 Enterprise server with VMware
> Server
> installed and three virtual machines of Windows Server 2003 Standard.
> I am
> considering migrating to Virtual Server 2005 to replace VMware.
> Is it possible to install Virtual Server 2005 on this same server and
> migrate one at a time? Mainly I am curious if there is any
> compatibility issues by using two different virtualization
> technologies simultaneously.
>
> Also, I was able to do this in a test environment, but I mainly ask
> because I am planning on doing this shortly in the live environment
> and would like confirmation that this works.
>
> Thank you!
>
 
Re: Running Virtual Server 2005 and VMware simultaneously

Found this thread on VMware communities detailing another problem, but it
seems it is working in other environments.

http://communities.vmware.com/message/701679#701679




"Meinolf Weber" wrote:


> Hello DY,
>
> The first suggestion is, run it in a test environment. You did and see all
> was running like you expected, so why not starting?
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
> no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
> > Hello,
> > We currently have a Windows Server 2003 Enterprise server with VMware
> > Server
> > installed and three virtual machines of Windows Server 2003 Standard.
> > I am
> > considering migrating to Virtual Server 2005 to replace VMware.
> > Is it possible to install Virtual Server 2005 on this same server and
> > migrate one at a time? Mainly I am curious if there is any
> > compatibility issues by using two different virtualization
> > technologies simultaneously.
> >
> > Also, I was able to do this in a test environment, but I mainly ask
> > because I am planning on doing this shortly in the live environment
> > and would like confirmation that this works.
> >
> > Thank you!
> >
>
>
>
 
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