Virtual server Microsoft supports AMD virtualization technology

According to the latest announcement from Microsoft, its virtual server upgrade product - Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 (Beta 2) will be able to support AMD's virtualization technology.

Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 will have some new features, including the ability to improve performance for virtual machine systems running on AMD systems.

" Virtualization is a global development trend, enabling businesses to be more dynamic and flexible in their business. AMD and Microsoft are working together to turn virtualization technology into a powerful part of the business. configuration , "said AMD Vice President Terri Hall.

Previously, Microsoft's virtual server platform only supported Intel's virtualization technology. However, this support is now extended to AMD, especially in Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Beta 2.

Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 has a new feature called "Volume Shadow Service", which is used to create backups and allows editing files on the virtual hard drive without having to start the virtual machine.