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<blockquote data-quote="orencha" data-source="post: 643531" data-attributes="member: 11329"><p>I have not tried your suggested configuration, but I have good experience with some Virtualization platforms, and would like to share my plans for Virtualized configuration at home.</p><p></p><p>I currently run 2 servers: 1 is a combination of HTPC and "Home Server", running Windows Server 2008 (x86), including MediaPortal TV-Server and TV-Client, which run just fine. The 2nd server is used for virtual machines, currently running Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) with Hyper-V. The 2nd server is shut down most of the time, unless I need to work on my Virtual Machines.</p><p></p><p>From all virtualization platforms I've tried so far, I liked Hyper-V the most. It is the only Virtualization platform I know of, which combines the following two features, making it ideal as a development platform:</p><p>1. Enterprise-grade virtualization platform. The Hypervisor works directly with the hardware, and not through the Host O/S (much like VMware ESX).</p><p>2. Host O/S console - unlike ESX, you have a full O/S with GUI, and you can install software on top of it.</p><p></p><p>Installing Hyper-V is simple: just install Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64), enable VT (hardware assisted virtualization) in your BIOS, and install the Hyper-V role. Note: although you install the Virtualization platform after you install the host O/S, Hyper-V is *not* a host-based virtualization platform. The virtualizer is not installed "on top" of the host O/S. It is installed "under" it, so the host O/S becomes a (special) virtualized guest, with full GUI, after installing the Hyper-V role.</p><p></p><p>However, when it comes to linux virtualization, it sucks (compared to VMware products which support linux distros very well). Limited support exists for linux distros, but it is possible to compile the Linux kernel to support Hyper-V natively (not easy though). Since I rarely install Linux as a VM, I plan moving to the following configuration:</p><p></p><p>* Keep the Hyper-V server on 24/7.</p><p>* Move all TV cards to the Hyper-V server.</p><p>* Install MediaPortal TV-Server on the Hyper-V server, install it at the Host - not under a guest O/S (so the TV service have access to all TV cards without driver and virtualization issues).</p><p>* Remove TV-Server from the HTPC, make it a "tv client" only, and power on only when using it. I consider re-installing it with client O/S, such as Windows 7 - as it will no longer function as a server.</p><p></p><p>The idea is having all the stuff that requires "24/7 operation" on a single, "green" (eco-friendly) box, as I found myself more than once keeping the two servers running for a few days.</p><p></p><p>I will share my experience as soon as I move to the above configuration.</p><p>Insights and suggestions are, of course, welcome!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orencha, post: 643531, member: 11329"] I have not tried your suggested configuration, but I have good experience with some Virtualization platforms, and would like to share my plans for Virtualized configuration at home. I currently run 2 servers: 1 is a combination of HTPC and "Home Server", running Windows Server 2008 (x86), including MediaPortal TV-Server and TV-Client, which run just fine. The 2nd server is used for virtual machines, currently running Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) with Hyper-V. The 2nd server is shut down most of the time, unless I need to work on my Virtual Machines. From all virtualization platforms I've tried so far, I liked Hyper-V the most. It is the only Virtualization platform I know of, which combines the following two features, making it ideal as a development platform: 1. Enterprise-grade virtualization platform. The Hypervisor works directly with the hardware, and not through the Host O/S (much like VMware ESX). 2. Host O/S console - unlike ESX, you have a full O/S with GUI, and you can install software on top of it. Installing Hyper-V is simple: just install Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64), enable VT (hardware assisted virtualization) in your BIOS, and install the Hyper-V role. Note: although you install the Virtualization platform after you install the host O/S, Hyper-V is *not* a host-based virtualization platform. The virtualizer is not installed "on top" of the host O/S. It is installed "under" it, so the host O/S becomes a (special) virtualized guest, with full GUI, after installing the Hyper-V role. However, when it comes to linux virtualization, it sucks (compared to VMware products which support linux distros very well). Limited support exists for linux distros, but it is possible to compile the Linux kernel to support Hyper-V natively (not easy though). Since I rarely install Linux as a VM, I plan moving to the following configuration: * Keep the Hyper-V server on 24/7. * Move all TV cards to the Hyper-V server. * Install MediaPortal TV-Server on the Hyper-V server, install it at the Host - not under a guest O/S (so the TV service have access to all TV cards without driver and virtualization issues). * Remove TV-Server from the HTPC, make it a "tv client" only, and power on only when using it. I consider re-installing it with client O/S, such as Windows 7 - as it will no longer function as a server. The idea is having all the stuff that requires "24/7 operation" on a single, "green" (eco-friendly) box, as I found myself more than once keeping the two servers running for a few days. I will share my experience as soon as I move to the above configuration. Insights and suggestions are, of course, welcome! [/QUOTE]
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