I would recommend VMware because this will let you install Linux, Windows, and even DOS. :) I have been running it on my desktop for a few months now and I have been testing the performance on servers and it seems to run pretty good. Chris Pfeffer Information Technology & Webmaster Alumni Association | Michigan State University 242 Spartan Way, East Lansing, MI 48824 [log in to unmask] | 517.432.1782 http://www.msualum.com Charlot, Firmin wrote: > > Virtualization is something that I have been thinking about lately but > there are so many pros and cons and probabilities and possibilities > one can find oneself in analysis paralyses very quickly. > > > > Is there anyone who has taken the leap and virtualized some or all > their production boxes and if so any advice/pitfalls/benefits that you > could provide would be greatly appreciated? What are you using for > your Host server(s) (Open-Source, VMware or Microsoft Virtual Server). > > > > Happy Holidays to all! > > > > Firmin Charlot, MCSE, A+ > > /Information Systems Manager/ > > /Educational and Support Services/ > > /162 Student Services Building/ > > /East Lansing//, MI 48824/// > > [log in to unmask] > > (517) 432-7541 > > >