Understand MED-V virtualization and XP mode under win7

Windows 7 mode "Windows XP mode" The basic implementation is to run a virtual Windows XP desktop, is Microsoft's next-generation server-side virtualization platform Virtual PC 7 product line design. However, unlike previous Virtual PCs, programs in this virtual machine can be pulled to the Windows 7 desktop, and individual shortcuts can be created for the program. But what many users want to know is, what is the relationship with the virtual machine software Windows Virtual PC? What is the difference between the application scope and the enterprise desktop virtualization software MED-V?

First, Windows Virtual PC, Windows XP What is Mode and MED-V?

1. Windows Virtual PC is the typer 2 Hypervisor in Windows 7, which is based on the virtualization of the host operating system, allowing users to run on a device. Multiple Windows system instances.

2, Windows XP Mode is a combination of Virutal PC virtual technology and Windows XP pre-configured image, you can create a virtual Windows XP environment.

3, MED-V full name Microsoft enterprise desktop virtualization, is based on the management of Virtual PC, for IT professionals.

4, XP Mode does not replace MED-V.

Second, Windows XP Mode

Designed for small business customers to help them run applications that do not support the new system but are compatible with Windows XP on the Windows 7 desktop.

1. XP Mode is part of Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate.

2, Windows Virtual PC allows users to enter the virtual Windows XP environment from the Windows 7 Start menu, and then run those old applications smoothly.

3, Windows Virtual PC now supports USB devices, and uses a new kernel that supports multi-threading technology.

4, XP Mode is mainly provided by OEM PC pre-installed with Windows 7 (Professional /Enterprise /Ultimate), but can also be downloaded separately.

III. MED-V

1. MED-V is used to deploy Virtual PC in large enterprises.

2, MED-V provides centralized management, policy-based configuration and virtual imaging, which can reduce the difficulty and cost of Virtual PC deployment.

3, MED-V is part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) for the Software Assurance (SA) customer base. Previous12Next page Total 2 pages