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Hyper-V on HP ProLiant ML 350

Published 13 December 7 9:39 AM | Charlie Russel

I've been running Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V virtualization for a while now. It has become my main virtualization environment. I've got 6 main VMs running on the HP ML350 G5 ProLiant server and another dozen or so that I bring up or down as needed...

Filed under: Hardware, Longhorn, ML350, Virtualization, ProLiant, Hyper-V

HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Server Experiences (Part 6)

Published 2 December 7 8:41 AM | Charlie Russel

Well, the Power Supply Saga continues. Not only did I get a replacement for my latest failed power supply, but in looking at the servers I have here, we determined that I had three others in the bad batch. How to tell? Look at your label on the power...

Filed under: Hardware, ML350, ProLiant

The Multi-Core Fallacy

Published 11 November 7 10:49 AM | Charlie Russel

More is always better, right? Wrong! Before you start deciding that your life isn't complete without quad cores and multiple CPUs, it makes sense to understand how you use your computer. If you're like me, with currently Outlook, Word (6 different...

Filed under: Hardware, General x64, Vista x64, ML350, ProLiant

HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Server Experiences (Part 5)

Published 8 November 7 5:8 PM | Charlie Russel

Well, really, part 4.5. Since I posted about my (and other users) bad experiences with the power supplies in my HP ML350 and DL380 units, I've gotten a call from the Product Manager for the ML350. She's a very nice person who is passionate about...

Filed under: Hardware, ML350, ProLiant

HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Server Experiences (Part 4)

Published 15 October 7 11:13 PM | Charlie Russel

Well, it had to happen. I knew there was bound to be something I really wouldn't like about this ML350. And I've found it. They have a LOUSY power supply. I've had two power supplies fail, for no apparent reason, in the little over six months...

Filed under: Hardware, ML350, ProLiant

WSv (Viridian) Now Available!

Published 25 September 7 10:40 PM | Charlie Russel

The Preview Release ("pre-beta" quality) of Windows Server Virtualization (WSv) is now available as part of Windows Server 2008 RC0. See John Howard's Blog for details on installing the Virtualization Role in RC0 (US English ONLY at this...

Filed under: Hardware, General x64, ML350, Virtualization, ProLiant

HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Server Experiences

Published 23 March 7 12:28 AM | Charlie Russel

I finally have all the pieces for my new HP ProLiant server - an HP ML350 G5 loaded with all the goodies. First the specs: 2 - Intel Xeon 5130 dual core processors 4 - 2x2 GB fbDIMM modules (16 GB total) 8 - 72 GB, 15k, 2.5" SAS drives (configured...

Filed under: Hardware, General x64, Longhorn, ML350, ProLiant