Specifications

Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 Reviewer’s Guide 8
Workgroup Setup
In a standalone setup, VMM runs on the same physical hardware as the virtual machines. A local SQL
Server 2005 database stores library files. This configuration is ideal for small development teams that
need to build virtual machines rapidly for test purposes.
Co-Located Data Center Setup
For a standard data center with co-located servers, VMM offers a management solution that monitors
and controls both physical and virtual machines, as shown in Figure 1. In this scenario, VMM pairs with
other products such as System Center Data Protection Manager, System Center Configuration
Manager, and System Center Operations Manager to gain the best advantage.
Distributed Enterprise Setup
VMM is enterprise-ready. It offers enterprise-oriented features and a strong ability to manage
thousands of virtual machines distributed across various network environments. VMM supports
management of physical host servers on a perimeter network (DMZ), non-trusted domains, and
supports utilization of a remote clustered database.
Figure 1. VMM works with physical and virtual servers in a typical corporate setup