Microsoft Hyper-V Server provides a virtualization platform that runs most major x86 operating systems in a guest environment and is supported by Microsoft as a host for Windows Server operating systems and Windows Server System applications. Hyper-V Server R2's comprehensive COM API, in combination with the Virtual Hard Drive (VHD) format and support for virtual networking, provides administrators complete scripted control of portable, connected virtual machines and enables easy automation of deployment and ongoing change and configuration.

Additionally, its integration with a wide variety of existing Microsoft and third-party management tools allows administrators to seamlessly manage a Hyper-V Server R2 SP1 environment with their existing physical server management tools. A wide array of complementary product and service offerings are available from Microsoft and its partners to help you plan for, deploy and manage Hyper-V Server R2 SP1 in your environment.