VMware Server

VMware Server is a great software option if you're just getting into server virtualization. It's super user-friendly and lets you easily set up virtual servers without a ton of hassle.

What Does VMware Server Do?

This software helps you turn a physical server into multiple virtual machines. So, you can start enjoying all the perks of virtualization pretty quickly!

Quick Server Setup

You can provision a new server in just minutes—no need to buy new hardware! Plus, you can run both Windows and Linux on the same machine. That means more efficient use of your physical server!

Easy Virtual Machine Management

One cool feature is that you can move virtual machines from one physical host to another without having to reconfigure anything. This makes managing your servers way easier.

Simplify Development and Testing

If you're into software development or testing, VMware Server makes it easy to create different environments with various operating systems all on the same server. You can evaluate software in ready-to-run virtual machines without doing any installation or setup.

Support for Legacy Systems

You can even run older operating systems like Windows NT Server 4.0 or Windows 2000 Server in a virtual machine on newer hardware and OSs. This is super handy for businesses that rely on outdated software!

Streamlined Provisioning

Another great thing about VMware Server is that once you've built a virtual machine, you can deploy it multiple times! It saves so much time.

Ready-to-Run Virtual Appliances

You’ll also find pre-built, ready-to-run virtual appliances available for download from the VMTN Virtual Machine Center. These include everything from web services to email setups—it's all there for your convenience!

A Look at Other VMware Options

If you're looking for something more robust, check out VMware's other products like ESX Server with Virtual SMP and VirtualCenter with VMotion. They offer top-notch performance for larger-scale needs like production server consolidation and business continuity solutions.