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-----Original Message----- From: VMware <vmwarenews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: drward@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <drward@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: 04/09/01 20:59 Subject: VMware Newsletter - September 2001 Issue XV VMWARE NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2001 ISSUE XV Welcome to the September issue of the VMware Newsletter. Today VMware is pleased to announce the beta of the latest version of our award-winning desktop product. Among its many new bells and whistles, VMware(TM) Workstation 3.0 features enhanced networking capabilities, which we've detailed in this month's Tech Tip. And even though VMware server software continues to get rave reviews in the press, we've found a way to improve upon the Linux version of VMware GSX Server(TM). -------- IN THIS ISSUE ----------------------------------------- -- We Have Lift-Off: VMware Launches Beta of VMware Workstation 3.0 -- Bigger and Better: VMware GSX Server 1.0.2 Improves Host Memory and Linux Support -- VMware + esävio = Maximum Server Utilization and Huge Cost Savings -- VMware Steps Up Customer Support with TSANet Membership -- Tech Tip of the Month: VMware Workstation 3.0 Networking -- In the News: VMware Continues to Capture Headlines -- September Events WE HAVE LIFT-OFF: VMWARE LAUNCHES BETA OF VMWARE WORKSTATION 3.0 A beta version of VMware Workstation 3.0, the latest version of our award-winning desktop product, is now available! Workstation 3.0 features full support for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP host and guest OSes, as well as support for other recent OS releases. Workstation 3.0 also significantly improves interactive performance. New devices supported include USB devices, SCSI generic devices (no drivers needed in the host OS), and ISO CD-ROM image support. Networking capabilities are significantly expanded and now include NAT (Network Address Translation) to allow guest OSes to share the host's IP address. On Windows hosts, Workstation 3.0 includes a completely new and more powerful Windows-style user interface. A later beta release of Workstation 3.0 will add support for DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW devices for both Windows and Linux operating systems. Pricing and upgrade information will be available soon, and the product will be available in Q4. The beta version of VMware Workstation 3.0 is available starting today, September 4, 2001, at: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090856X76193X Read more about the beta release's new features at: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090857X76193X Read more about VMware's launch of Workstation 3.0 at: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090858X76193X ------------------------------------- BIGGER AND BETTER: VMWARE GSX SERVER 1.0.2 IMPROVES HOST MEMORY AND LINUX SUPPORT A maintenance release of VMware GSX Server delivers Linux support improvements and expanded capabilities. GSX Server now supports Linux 2.4 kernel hosts with up to 4GB memory and Linux 2.4 kernel guest operating systems. For more information on the maintenance release and product specifications, go to: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090859X76193X To buy VMware GSX Server, visit our Web store at: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090860X76193X ------------------------------------- VMWARE + ESÄVIO = MAXIMUM SERVER UTILIZATION AND HUGE COST SAVINGS VMware and esävio have teamed up to provide server consolidation solutions that will result in big cost savings for esävio's mid-market and enterprise customers. Many of these companies are looking for ways to better consolidate and manage their hardware resources since, according to Jeff Jamieson, esävio VP of Sales and Marketing, "...companies pay a great deal of money for hardware, and end up using only 10% of the asset." VMware server software provides esävio's clients with access to the remaining 90% of server hardware. Read more at: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090861X76193X Or read more in VARBusiness: "VMware, Esavio Shoot for Speedy Server Consolidation". Go to: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090862X76193X ------------------------------------- VMWARE STEPS UP CUSTOMER SUPPORT WITH TSANET MEMBERSHIP VMware recently joined the Technical Support Alliance Network (TSANet), the largest vendor-neutral support alliance of world-class computer product providers. TSANet provides a framework for vendors with mutual customers to resolve interoperability issues. With TSANet, VMware customers will benefit from a multi-vendor forum that includes more than 100 companies, including Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, and Novell. Read more about our membership at: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090863X76193X ------------------------------------- TECH TIP OF THE MONTH: VMWARE WORKSTATION 3.0 NETWORKING Our users and staff often discover hints and shortcuts that can help you get the most from VMware products. This month, our tech tip features some of the networking improvements found in VMware Workstation 3.0 now in beta. Workstation 3.0, includes NAT support. NAT enables guest operating systems to share the host operating system IP address(es). On Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP hosts, Workstation 3.0 makes it much easier to work with PCs with multiple physical NICs and to work with laptops and docking stations. Read more about these features and see how virtual networking works in Workstation 3.0 at: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090864X76193X ------------------------------------- IN THE NEWS: VMWARE CONTINUES TO CAPTURE HEADLINES In Computerworld: "Virtual Software Saves Real Money at Merrill Lynch". Go to: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090865X76193X In InfoWorld: "Turn One PC Into Many". Go to: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090866X76193X In NetworkWorld: "Virtual Machines Made Easier". Go to: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090867X76193X In Technology Marketing: "Software: Multiple Servers in a Single Box". Go to: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090868X76193X On the O'Reilly Network: "Consolidating Servers Under Linux". Go to: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090869X76193X In Computer Reseller News: "GSX Server Protects Apps, Oses". Go to: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090870X76193X ------------------------------------- SEPTEMBER EVENTS Microsoft Trainer Readiness Event 2001 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, September 29-30a To stay updated on where we'll be next, visit our Events page at: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090871X76193X ------------------------------------- FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VMWARE, check out the pages at: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090871X76193X(English) http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090873X76193X(German) http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090874X76193X(Japanese) TO UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS OR USER PROFILE, visit the page at: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090875X76193X FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE, go to: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB4313479798X1090876X76193X TO UNSUBSCRIBE from this newsletter, go to: http://vmware1.m0.net/m/u/vmw/v.asp?e=drward%40atkey-goodman.co.uk QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? 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