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September 17th, 2008 11:00

Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V on Dell Precision T3400

Hello,

 

I have a Dell Precision T3400 which is currently running CentOS_5.2 and vmware.

 

I would like to try and install Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and use the virtualization stuff to test various Virtual Machine possibilities.

 

I have obtained a spare 500GB disk and wonder if this Dell hardware will be ablt to run the OS?

 

There are a few pre-requisites that I have seen on the Misrosoft Hyper-V FAQ...

 

On this site:  http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/hyperv-faq.aspx

 

Technical Information

Q.  What are the system requirements for Hyper-V?

A.  

In addition to the systems requirement for Windows Server 2008, the two key requirements for the Hyper-V platform are the need to ensure that the server is a 64-bit environment and supports hardware-assisted virtualization (Intel VT or AMD-V) technology.

 

Setup and Requirements

Q.  What are the prerequisites to install and use Hyper-V?

A.  

In addition to the system requirements for Windows Server 2008 as described in the release notes, a 64-bit system with hardware-assisted virtualization enabled and data execution prevention (DEP) is required. It is also recommended to ensure that you have a clean install of x64 edition of Windows Server 2008 to be able to use the Hyper-V technology.

 

 

 I am not sure how to tell - maybe that's a numpty thing, but I'd appreciate your advice on the matter.

 

Cheers,

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ChrisP

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