What's new in Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
Tuesday, 08 September 2009 by Michel Roth
In this article, you will learn about the new features that are included in Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V.

Although, the Live Migration feature is probably the most anticipated new Hyper-V feature, there are many other improvements geared towards expanding Hyper-V functionality in the areas of performance, networking, and dynamic configuration.

Core Features of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V

In the table below, you can see a list of the core features in Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2. One of the evolutionary changes is the support for up to 32 processor cores to accommodate servers with eight quad-core physical processors. If you recall, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V supports a maximum of 16 cores (out of the box) and 24 cores with the installation of KB 956710.

Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 core features are comparable to Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition including failover clustering that enabling Quick Migration and Live Migration. However, it is important to remember that unlike Windows Server 2008 R2 which allows a full installation of Hyper-V, Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 is similar to a Server Core installation that provides only a local command-line and text-based configuration utility for management. That said, Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 can be managed remotely using the Hyper-V Manager and Failover Cluster Manager consoles.

As you read through the list of new features in the following section, keep in mind that they apply to Windows Server 2008 R2, as well as Hyper-V Server 2008 R2.

Source: http://www.virtualizationadmin.com/articles-tutorials/microsoft-hyper-v-articles/general/what-new-windows-server-2008-r2-hyper-v.html


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