Microsoft Hyper- V FAQs

As we have already discussed some attributes of Hyper V frequently asked questions, here are some more to add into it. To put some more light on Hyper V Server, it is very important to understand that what exactly Hyper V is ! As we all know that, Since Hyper-V Server is a dedicated stand-alone product, which contains only the Windows Hypervisor, Windows Server driver model and virtualization components, it provides a small footprint and minimal overhead.

Q. Can you describe the capabilities of Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 virtual machines?

A. Hyper-V Server virtual machines provide:

• 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) virtual machines
• Up to 4 virtual processors per virtual machine
• Total memory of all running virtual machines supported up to 1 TB

Q. Are there any limitations to the number of processors and/or cores that Microsoft Hyper-V Server can utilize?

A. Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 supports systems with up to 64 logical processors on the physical machine.

Q. Are there any physical memory limitations to Microsoft Hyper-V Server?

A. Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 supports up to 1 TB of physical memory.

Q. Does Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 require any special hardware drivers?

A. No. Microsoft Hyper-V Server uses standard Windows drivers. Microsoft Hyper-V Server shares some things in common with Windows Server 2008 with the Hyper-V role enabled including a common kernel and drivers.

Q. Are there any limits to the number of virtual machines Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 can run?

A. Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 can run up to 384 virtual machines or as many will fit within 1 TB of memory whichever comes first.

Q. Does Microsoft Hyper-V Server use the new driver enlightened architecture (VSP/VSC/VMbus) for high performance I/O?

A. Yes, Microsoft Hyper-V Server uses the new driver enlightened architecture (VSP/VSC/VMbus) for high performance I/O.

Q. Does Microsoft Hyper-V Server use a parent partition like Windows Server 2008 with the Hyper-V role enabled?

A. Yes. Microsoft Hyper-V Server shares some things in common with Windows Server 2008 with the Hyper-V role enabled including a common kernel and drivers.

Q. What guest operating systems does Microsoft Hyper-V Server support?

A. Microsoft Hyper-V Server and Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V both support the same guest operating systems.

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