[dba-Tech] Virtual PC 2007

Max,

I have read that if you have or use Acronis to create backup images you can 
convert the TIB (Acronis backup file) to a VHD file which is a virtual 
machine.

I haven't tried this yet but probably will at some point as I use Acronis to 
backup all my machines.


This URL tells how it is supposed to work
http://kb.acronis.com/content/3499

HTH

Bill
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From: "Max Wanadoo" <max.wanadoo at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 4:39 PM
To: "'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'" 
<dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Virtual PC 2007


Hmmphh. Not what I was hoping to hear.

If I have a  legit OS on this machine why can I not  run an  application on
it?
That is all a Vbox is is another application. I don't need another  OS if I
want to run an emulator or similar..  I can download tons of emulators and
play DOS/windows games/etc, etc as  much  as  I want without having to
install another OS

Just another way  to coin the money...I detect  Ubunto coming my way...and
bye bye MS.

Thanks anyway for replying Stuart.

Max


-----Original Message-----
From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart McLachlan
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 11:06 PM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Virtual PC 2007

You will need an installation disk for whatever OS you want to put on a
virtual machine.

--
Stuart

On 18 Mar 2010 at 21:03, Max Wanadoo wrote:

> Ha.
> I was confusing myself there Jim.
> I have now installed the Sun virtual box but it didn't take the OS
> from my pre-installed software.
> Surely I don't have to go buy another version of my OS  when I have
> aleady paid for this one?
>
> Any thoughts>
>
> Max
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim
> Lawrence
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 7:50 PM
> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Virtual PC 2007
>
> I suppose you have a Terabyte drive(s) or larger... I would suggest
> you assemble more computers as one major screw up on any OS would mean
> total disaster. I have 5 servers and a bunch of PCs and building a
> reliable redundant system was (still is) a real challenge.
>
> Virtual PC/Servers are a good alternative as the virtuals can be moved
> around...but they are slower than dedicated systems.
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Max
> Wanadoo
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 11:00 AM
> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> Subject: [dba-Tech] Virtual PC 2007
>
> I am just on the point of installing this on my Win 7 PC but thought
> it prudent to see if you guys have any thoughts one way or the other.
>
> It says "multiple OS" and come pre-figures with XP.
>
> So, presumably I can use the XP one AND install another for Vista and
> another for Win 7 and another for O2k3 and another for O2k7 etc
>
> Am I reading this right or is there a catch?
>
> ALL thoughs most appreciated.
>
> Max
>
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