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Running Virtual Server 2005 and VMware simultaneously
Posted by DY on May 7th, 2008


Hello,
We currently have a Windows Server 2003 Enterprise server with VMware Server
installed and three virtual machines of Windows Server 2003 Standard. I am
considering migrating to Virtual Server 2005 to replace VMware.

Is it possible to install Virtual Server 2005 on this same server and
migrate one at a time? Mainly I am curious if there is any compatibility
issues by using two different virtualization technologies simultaneously.

Also, I was able to do this in a test environment, but I mainly ask because
I am planning on doing this shortly in the live environment and would like
confirmation that this works.

Thank you!

Posted by Meinolf Weber on May 7th, 2008


Hello DY,

The first suggestion is, run it in a test environment. You did and see all
was running like you expected, so why not starting?

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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Posted by DY on May 9th, 2008


Found this thread on VMware communities detailing another problem, but it
seems it is working in other environments.

http://communities.vmware.com/message/701679#701679




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