Hyper-V vs VMware - a comparison

Hyper-V vs. VMware - with both programs you create system virtualizations. In this practical tip, we compare the two tools.

Hyper-V: An overview of the virtualization tool

Features: With Hyper-V, you can create other operating systems in addition to Windows, so that they run in parallel.
Handling: After starting, simply select that you want to carry out a new virtualization. If the RAM is too low, you should not create more than one virtualization.
Available systems: You can create Windows XP or Windows 7. You can also choose Ubuntu.
Compatibility: Hyper-V is a Windows standard and is only available under Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.
Conclusion: Good on-board equipment to be able to access the PC further in an emergency through the second operating system.

Features: VMware offers you the possibility to create and manage a virtual system. The exchange of files between the two systems even works by drag & drop.
Handling: Select which system you want to install and then set the size of the RAM and hard disk. You can then make further adjustments to the hardware and then start the machine.
Available systems: The tool supports almost all Windows and Linux operating systems. Mint or CentOS are also supported, for example.
Compatibility: In contrast to Hyper-V, VMware works with Windows and Linux almost without restrictions.
Conclusion: Comprehensive tool to create and use virtual systems quickly and easily - For free download from VMware.

For users of Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012, Hyper-V is a successful tool because you do not need any additional software.
With VMware, all other users will find the right software to install virtual systems quickly and easily.

In the next practical tip, read how you can subsequently enlarge the hard disk in VMware.