Intel® ESAA Virtualization Solution: Build a Microsoft Windows Server* 2008 R2 Hyper-V* Solution using System Center Virtual Machine Manager* - Intel® Server Board S2600CP

This recipe provides detailed instructions on how to build a Microsoft Windows Server* 2008 R2 Hyper-V* solution using Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager* 2008 R2. This is a more robust version of the previous Intel® ESAA Microsoft Windows Server* 2008 R2 Hyper-V* recipe, containing more hardware and software details, supported storage systems, and detailed set-up, installation and configuration instructions for High-Availability, Live Migration and more.

The Intel® Server Board S2600CP family provides excellent standard features for a variety of front and back office usage models with plenty of headroom for growth. For small and medium businesses needing the added performance and flexibility that only comes from latest Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 family, this new mainstream board is the ideal choice. The Intel® Server Board S2600CP family delivers powerful performance with 16 DIMMs, dual or quad 1GbE LOM, and eight PCIe* Gen3 I/O slots. The Intel Server Board S2600CP family is also available as an integrated 4U pedestal (rackable) system with a variety of storage and power supply options. The S2600CP family makes use of several exclusive new Intel® Server Board technology innovations. The Intel® Advanced Management Technology helps simplify and optimize system management for higher capacity and more secure platform management. Intel® Quiet Thermal Technology provides thermal and acoustic management to reduce unnecessary noise and provide cooling flexibility while maximizing system efficiency. This board also makes use of power delivery enhancements from the Intel® Efficient Power Technology to help improve power efficiency and reliability.