> Question and a comment.
>
> I am 100% under the impression that vmware is for a "server" to run "xp"
> and
> have multiple machines connect to this as their desktop. Or atleast some
> version of that thought. My company is thinking of going with some version
> of
> vmware where you need to install multiple versions of "xp" on the server
> so
> this can be customized for individual "houses / vlans".
> Thats fine, but they started taking consolidation of our servers. My
> company
> wants to combine our Exchange, Payroll and BES into one server.
> To me I would need to install 2003 Server three times on one VM. To me
> that
> makes zero sense.
> The above is an example of one machine and then what do I do with our file
> and SQL servers. Create a second VM? We have five fairly new HP servers
> (<2
> years) that should be able to run a company of 400 computers and 500
> users.
> My opinion.
>
> My question is where and when should you use vmware? Really its useless to
> me and is just reinventing the wheele if you will.
> I am new to vmware itself but think I have a grasp on its usage.
>
> TIA
> Bill