Chapter 5

Installing and configuring Virtual Machine Manager 2008

CHAPTER OUTLINE

Introduction to virtual machine manager

System requirements

Acquiring and installing VMM

Configuring VMM for your environment

Summary 109

Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2008 is part of Microsoft’s comprehensive System Center system management suite. VMM enables you to manage your virtual environment from one central console with the tools needed to get the most out of your data center. Leveraging VMM facilitates maximization of physical server resources, improves agility and virtual machine deployment, and allows your company to continue to leverage the skill sets of your existing IT staff.

INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL MACHINE MANAGER

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