This document introduces virtualization and discusses its uses and different types. It focuses on virtualization in Windows 7. Hardware-assisted virtualization allows multiple operating systems to run concurrently on one physical machine using Hyper-V or Windows Virtual PC. Windows 7 supports hardware virtualization for Intel VT or AMD-V CPUs. It also details how to create a bootable VHD file to install an operating system in a virtual machine without using actual installation media.

1. Introduction to VirtualizationWith extra focus on Windows 7!By Jabez GanMVP, MCSE03, MCITP, MCTS Vista

2. Virtualization? WT_ is that?Virtualization DifferencesVirtualization in Windows 7System Requirements for Windows Virtual PCVHD Native bootResourcesQ&AAgenda

3. Abstraction of the computer hardware – HAL1 physical hardware,Multiple OS,Running ConcurrentlyHardware assisted virtualizationSoftware assisted virtualizationUsage:Server consolidationDevelopment testingVirtualization? WT_ is that?

4. Hardware assisted virtualizationHyper-V, Windows Virtual PC (Win 7)Software assisted virtualizationVirtual Server 2005, Virtual PC 2007Virtualization Differences

5. Windows Virtual PCHardware assisted virtualizationXP ModeVirtualization in Windows 7

6. Hardware virtualization is supported and enabledIntel VT or AMD-VWin7 Professional, Enterprise, UltimateSecurAbleSystem Requirements for Windows V PC

7. Windows Virtual PCDemo

8. Allows the booting of VHD filesRequires Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)Steps:1. Create VHD (diskpart.exe)2. Attach VHD3. Imagex install.wim (Windows AIK)4. Detach VHD5. Add into BOOTBCD (bcdedit.exe)VHD Native Boot

9. VHD Native BootDemo

10. Windows Automated Installation Kit for Win7:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=696dd665-9f76-4177-a811-39c26d3b3b34&displaylang=enXP Mode Downloadhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspxNative VHD Boot Deployment Scenarios:http://blogs.technet.com/michw/attachment/3270048.ashxResources

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