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Microsoft gives server app virtualization sneak peek; Microsoft targets Windows, Linux management

Microsoft demonstrates for the first time its server application virtualization technology
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Microsoft gives server app virtualization sneak peek

John Fontana By John Fontana
Microsoft Tuesday demonstrated for the first time its server application virtualization technology designed to enable on-demand deployment of applications. Read full story

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