Here is what i am looking to do. i have a server SBS 2k3 machine. I want to load linux on it then virtualize the SBS server inside the linux installation. I would then be able to compress backup just the sbs virtual file instead of screwing with the backup programs inside of windows(even symantec's and yosemitie's stuff leaves much to be desired). What are my options both free and commercial? I know i will have to upgrade the memory to about 2 gigabytes..:) -- My "Foundation" verse: Isa 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. -- carpe ductum -- "Grab the tape" CDTT (Certified Duct Tape Technician) Linux user #322099 Machines: 206822 256638 276825 http://counter.li.org/
On 2/27/07, William Warren <hescominsoon at emmanuelcomputerconsulting.com> wrote:> Here is what i am looking to do. i have a server SBS 2k3 machine. I > want to load linux on it then virtualize the SBS server inside the linux > installation. I would then be able to compress backup just the sbs > virtual file instead of screwing with the backup programs inside of > windows(even symantec's and yosemitie's stuff leaves much to be > desired). What are my options both free and commercial? I know i will > have to upgrade the memory to about 2 gigabytes..:)Assuming you don't have the spiffy new intel processors with the virtualisation junk built in, vmware-server should do a reasonable job of this. It's got some very nice cli managment, and you can tune the linux box to be a bit more responsive with respect to the vmware handling. -- During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. George Orwell
William Warren <hescominsoon at emmanuelcomputerconsulting.com> wrote:> Here is what i am looking to do. i have a server SBS 2k3 machine. I > want to load linux on it then virtualize the SBS server inside the > linux installation. I would then be able to compress backup just theCheck out VMware Server, a free product from VMware. I believe you can buy support for the product for them, if you need it. Qemu might be a truely OSS solution. I personally have not used it in quite a long time, though, but I've heard it can be reasonable when used with the accelerator module. robert