Hi I want to create a Virtual Machine because I need to install a Windows Server OS to use the UDDI feature. I am confused with the two virtual machine available in Microsoft.
What is the difference between Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 and Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2?
Virtual PC is designed for workstation use, whilst Virtual Server is typically for server consolidation. I know developers who use VS instead of VPC but if you are just starting out with virtualization then VPC probably makes more sense. It is possible to move virtual machines created with VPC to VS and vice-versa.
Others have suggested some other Virtual Machine tools which are worth exploring. I personally using VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation because I need to move my work between my Mac and PC easily, as well as share with other devs using the same platforms. Make sure you understand what other people are using if you need to share VMs. The conversion tools are a lot better today, but it can take some time to do the conversions.
Virtual PC is a solution for desktop operating systems; Virtual Server is for server operating systems. Virtual PC vs. Virtual Server: Comparing Features and Uses -
Usage scenarios for Virtual PC:
Usage scenarios for Virtual Servers:
There are tons of solutions that you can use if you just need to get a virtual machine running in no time. There are: VM Ware Virtual Box Xen Virtual PC Virtual Server etc...
I recommend using Virtual Box if you are going to be doing this on your personal machine (development only), and do not need to move this server into a server environment. Its a tiny download, very stable and you can get running in as little as an 15 minutes.
Also virtual box machines work on linux, windows, mac, etc, so you can carry your vm around with you as you need. Virtual Box is free, and the footprint seems to be very tiny.