Microsoft and Citrix standardize on virtual disk format
SearchWinIT.com reported that Microsoft and Citrix have joined together and standardized on a common Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) format. “In April 2006, Microsoft had inked a deal with XenSource Inc. for interoperability between both vendors’ platforms. XenSource said it would use Microsoft’s VHD format in its Xen 3.0 virtualization server. Citrix bought XenSource in late August… Microsoft also said it will adapt a future version of its SoftGrid Application Virtualization for its desktop and Terminal Services platforms to VHD. Microsoft acquired SoftGrid, which had its own virtual proprietary format, when it purchased Softricity in May 2006. “
Check out the other resources available on MSTerminalServices.org about Citrx/XenSource
XenSource XenEnterprise v4: First Look
Citrix Announces Purchase of XenSource
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