wmware workstation for Exchange clustering

[wfbtr]

Has anyone used VMware workstation to cluster Exchange? I'm looking for a cluster solution, besides Microsofts, and wondering if it's a good solution. I've never used VMware, but don't mind learning it.
thanks.

 

[comtec17]

You will still need to run a Clustering software on the VM's.

 

[wfbtr]

so I would still have to purchase a 6K license for the Microsoft Clustering service? I can't see what the advantage of that would be. ?

 

[comtec17]

I think Microsoft Clustering is free with Windows.

 

[wfbtr]

sure, if you have Enterprise edition - which is what I was trying to circumvent ($6K).

 

[Chacalinc]

I'm looking for a cluster solution

VMWare is a "virtual machine" solution, not a cluster solution. You should see Legato Cluster, MS-Cluster, Veritas Cluster, etc....

 

[wfbtr]

vmware actually is a cluster solution, albeit virtual.
I'll look into the other vendors. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Chacalinc]

No, it is not. It creates virtual machines, they could be clustered, but with the required cluster software (as MS-Cluster for example). VMware will provide with the 2 or more server (virtualized) in the same physical box (same server) but they are independent as 2 or mor independent boxes.

Cheers.