Optimizing virtual machine performance

By Mitch Tulloch, Microsoft MVP

Virtualization is popular in the enterprise today, but getting the best performance from a virtualized operating system can be challenging. One issue you may not have considered has to do with the different types of virtual hard disks (VHDs) supported by Microsoft virtualization products such as Virtual PC and Virtual Server. For instance, one choice you can make is to choose between fixed-size or dynamically expanding VHDs. ...continue reading 'Optimizing virtual machine performance'