vmware
Ubuntu JeOS
Nov 7th
Je = Just enough. This distribution is a minimal installation specifically tailored to the VMWare software package. By providing just enough OS power to get VMWare running, a computer with JeOS will eliminate all wasted space associated with a Desktop installation that is not needed for a Virtual Server environment. With a reasonably powerful computer, JeOS, and VMWare you will be able to deploy multiple Virtual machines on a single host allowing for easy backup of different server components. The main benefit of a Virtual Guest OS is its one file storage method; a quick drag and drop to a usb Hard Drive and a backup is quickly achieved. Launchpad is the home for JeOS developments, therefore for updates and news check there: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu-jeos/ For the most recent Ubuntu JeOS image check out the repos: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/jeos/releases/gutsy/release/ I have added a JeOS VirtualBox VDI image to VirtLinux.com. It is available on the high speed downloads page. http://www.virtlinux.com
Virtual Servers Using VMWare or VirtualBox
Aug 21st
Having an operating system, within an operating system, can be strategic. It is essentially the same as having multiple computers within a single computer. I have been toying around with the idea of running my servers in Virtual Machines so that when something happens, all I have to do is copy a backed up vdi image to completely restore an entire setup. Theoretically this would minimize downtime tremendously, as the restore process would be overwhelmingly minimized 
