(Episode 6) Windows 8: Client Hyper-V and Why It Matters




Reimagining Windows: An In-Depth Look at Windows 8 for the Enterprise (HD) - Channel 9 show

Summary: In today’s episode, Technical Evangelist Kevin Remde welcomes Microsoft MVP, Mitch Garvis  to the show as they discuss how Windows 8 now includes Microsoft Hyper-V. Tune in as they discuss WHY you would want to use the power of Hyper-V virtualization on your desktop, laptop or tablet running Windows 8 Enterprise.  [2:30] What is Hyper-V and what is it used for? [3:40] Why would anyone need that kind of power on their desktop? [5:10] What are some of the capabilities of Hyper-V running on Windows 8? [8:57] How do users interact with VMs? [12:04] Are there any special requirements for running Hyper-V on a Windows 8 machine? [16:41] How do users get started? Download the Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation today and test your applications, hardware and deployment strategies with Windows 8. Resources: Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 Licensing The Springboard Series Blog Windows 8 Resources for IT Pros on Springboard Resources for Developers to Build Windows 8 Apps Windows 8 resources for partners on Microsoft Partner Network