Does Microsoft have any plans to make migration automatic like VMWare anytime in the future?
I have heard that this is something they are working towards. However, I am not a Microsoft Product Manager, and cannot speak for Microsoft. I am sure they realize it is a deficiency. Q: What are the advantages of Hyper-V in contrast to other virtualization solutions, for example VMWare ESX? A: Good question. I tend to look at hypervisors as a commodity, where you can just pick the one that best meets your needs. In the case of Hyper-V, I personally believe that Windows 7 performs better on Hyper-V with XenDesktop than with VMWare ESX or even XenServer. I think that cost is also another factor that should be considered when looking at the advantages of Hyper-V. In the end though, it comes down to your preference for a feature set, the commercial aspect of it, and sometimes what you already have in your datacenter. Q: What is a good or ideal size host in terms of CPU and memory? A: Well, I personally prefer the Nehalem L55xx series for processors; however as everyone warns your mileage
