Virtual Computer Adds Support For Windows 7
By: Mike Sachoff
Virtual Computer has released a new version of its NxTop that supports Microsoft’s latest desktop and server platforms.
The new release allows organizations to begin a migration to Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system. In addition, Virtual Computer has integrated NxTop Center, its centralized management console, with Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V.
“With the success of Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V evident in our customer base and the launch of Windows 7 just around the corner, Virtual Computer has aligned with Microsoft and its platforms to drive innovation into the desktop virtualization market,” said Virtual Computer president and CEO, Dan McCall.
“Unlike VDI solutions which are difficult to set up and expensive to deploy, NxTop is a breeze to implement using existing infrastructure. And, with NxTop`s ability to simultaneously run two operating systems on the user’s PC, we are lowering the bar for IT departments to roll out Windows 7 across their user base.”
So of the key features NxTop include:
*Utilization of local computing hardware for resource intensive applications and user-attached peripherals. This includes high performance graphics and no discernable change to the user`s computing environment when running as a single virtual machine.
* Support for desktop and laptop computers all running the same master image of the operating system.
* Minimal data-center investment and the ability to run on current PC hardware in the field.
* Smooth scalability curve without significant spikes in data center expenses as user thresholds are exceeded.