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VMware Introduces Virtual
SMP
VMware Inc, a global leader in virtual machine software for Intel-based
systems, announced VMware Virtual SMP (symmetric multiprocessing). Currently,
one or more virtual machines can run on a single processor. Now with VMware
Virtual SMP, it is possible for a single virtual machine to span multiple
processors, making virtual machines ideal for the most resource-intensive
enterprise applications including databases, ERP applications and email
servers.
"VMware Virtual SMP really completes the original vision we had to provide
full virtual machine support for all modern Intel IA32 laptops, desktops and
servers," said Diane Greene, president and chief executive officer of
VMware.
"We introduced VMware Workstation in 1999 and now, four years later, we are
able to expand our server line to include full virtualized SMP support."
With the introduction of Virtual SMP, VMware raises the bar for scalability
and throughput in a virtual machine. Virtual SMP increases performance,
enhances utilization and consolidates SMP applications on fewer, more
powerful servers. Virtual SMP dramatically increases available computing
power and allows multiple processors to work in parallel on a single guest
operating system image.
Availability
VMware Virtual SMP is currently in testing with select customers. Virtual
SMP is an add-on product for VMware ESX Server, enterprise-class virtual
machine software for consolidating and partitioning servers in
high-performance environments. Virtual SMP is expected to be available in
Q2, 2003.
About VMware Inc
VMware Inc is the global leader in virtual machine software for Intel-based
systems. With more than 5,000 customers worldwide and 80% of the Fortune 100,
VMware provides companies with a proven set of enterprise products and
solutions to consolidate their server infrastructure, improve software
lifecycle management and provide application compatibility in mixed operating
system environments.
Based on the company's patented technology, VMware's products enable
companies
to flexibly scale and control their infrastructure to quickly respond to
business demands, improve return on investment and dramatically reduce total
cost of ownership. VMware is based in Palo Alto, California and conducts
business in more than 100 countries worldwide.
http://www.vmware.com
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