Windows Server Virtualization And Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Delayed
Monday, 16 April 2007 by Michel Roth
The Windows Server Division team has announced the delay of both Windows Server Virtualization and Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 to Q2 of 2007. To quote Mike Neil: "I want to update everyone on the timing of our server virtualization offerings. I know that many of our customers and partners will hear of these changes from their usual Microsoft contacts, but I wanted to personally explain some of the reasons behind the new schedule for Windows Server virtualization (codename Viridian) and Virtual Server 2005 R2 service pack 1. But first, here’s where we stand today:

The public beta of Windows Server virtualization will ship in the second half of 2007, not in the first half as previously disclosed.

The final version of Virtual Server 2005 R2 service pack 1 now will be available in Q2, not Q1 as previously stated. In the interim, customers and partners can download a Release Candidate (RC) version later this month - this is code complete and an update to the current beta 2."

Read on here.

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