Windows Server 8 is every bit as big a release Windows 8. It's big in a different way—evolution rather than revolution—but the improvements are extensive and their consequences far-reaching.

In Windows Server 8's case, virtualization of servers is a fundamental reason for some of the biggest architectural changes it features—such as the new architecture of Active Directory's Domain ...

Microsoft Corp. has seen the light and is here to help with Hyper-V (previously known by its code name, Viridian, or by the previous brand name, Windows Server Virtualization), which was released ...

Upgrading from Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 and 2022 to 2025 is possible using Feature Update -- just like you can upgrade Windows 10 to 11 in the Settings app. Before you start hyperventilating ...

Windows Server has long included support for nested virtualization through Hyper-V. Although I have used nested Hyper-V several times, I've never considered whether it is possible to do nested ...

Microsoft has released Windows Server 2016, and it's replete with yummy virtualization goodness.While there is a lot of good packed in to the announcement, Server 2016 also marks the adoption of many ...

It's due to debut within 180 days of the first-quarter launch of Windows Server 2008, but in May, Microsoft lopped off some major virtualization features to meet the deadline.

New servers licensed with Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition will now have the license rights to run an unlimited number of virtualized Windows Server instances.

Windows Server 2012 Licensing and Virtualization Connected This Connection-sponsored blog provides valuable insight on the latest IT news and trends from technology experts and industry leaders.

Microsoft has clarified how licensing for its current version of Windows Server works when paired with virtualization software. However, customers may face a whole new set of licensing rules once ...

Virtualization is playing a big role in the rationale behind the streamlining of the product and pricing structure for the new Windows Server 2012.