VMware or MS Virtual Server?

roolee

Hey!

Looking to set up a lab enviroment to study for 70-290, just wondered what your thoughts were on the above? I've used VMware in the past and it seems pretty straight forward, just installed MS Virtual Server and to be honest I'm finding it a pain in the arse already!

Cheers,

Rich

Mishra

http://www.techexams.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34631

It's really whatever you want to use. I recommend using VMware Server as many companies use it and it will be good to start getting a feel for it.

Rikku

Yeah, VMWARE Server/Workstation is a breeze to get the feel/use of quickly. (Don't forget some of the tools, like Dameware tools to attach/boot from an ISO if needed or VEEM or FAST FCP.) I felt pretty comfortable after the first couple of uses. I also had the chance to setup ESX Server at the last company I worked for and it was not that much more advanced to use with a bit of tech research/reference or by the book.

bleScreened

I used to use the free VMware exclusively, but now I prefer MS Virtual PC because of Shared Folders and hard drive differencing. VMware has snapshots, but it isn't nearly the same as hard drive differencing.

bleScreened

oh forgot to ask, what's a pain in the arse about it? Maybe I can help, I am pretty familiar with both.