VMware ESX Server v2.5

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There's nothing like playing on the computer on a rainy day doing computer stuff. I'm not an IT administrator, but I play one at home. On a single physical PC, I am running the following seven virtual machines:

• VM1: Windows XP Professional. A client machine that is running 24/7, especially useful for running long background tasks like large ftp downloads or usenet reads. I can transfer gigabytes over the course of days with this machine.
• VM2: ISA 2006 firewall to Network Services. Protects my "network services" machines as described by ISA enthusiast Tom Shinder.
• VM3: Windows 2003 Domain Controller. Single sign on (SSO), authentication, directory services, and DNS. The foundation for many company's networks.
• VM4: PHP Gallery Server. The most excellent free, open-source photo server that runs on PHP.
• VM5: Exchange 2003
• VM6: Microsoft Live Communications Server 2005
• VM7: Microsoft Windows Server Update Services

Hardware:

• (1)Maxtor 68-pin SCSI 10K RPM 300GB Hard Drive
• (2)-(3)Seagate Cheetah 68-pin SCSI 10K RPM 73GB Hard Drive
• (4)64-bit PCI SCSI Controller Card
• (5)Northwood 3.2Ghz Pentium 4
• (6)4GB Memory with Parity
• (7)650W PC Power and Cooling with Power Factor Correction
• (8)Lian Li Medium Tower PC Chassis

Software:

• VMware ESX Server v3
• 5 Windows 2003 Virtual Machines
• Exchange Server
• 2003 Domain Controller
• Live Communications Server