TFS 2010 Fresh Install - on virtual or physical machines?

Question

Hi, I'm planning on installing TFS 2010 as a fresh install. I'm thinking that I'll do a dual-server deployment to start. For the DB tier, I'll most likely go with physical. For the App tier, is there any reason not to go with a virtual machine?

Thanks,
--Ed

P.S. does anyone know why using the TFS2010 Install Guide chm (TFSInstall-RTM-Aug2010.chm - 510KB) I get a "Navigation to the webpage was canceled" for the content in the right pane? The left pane shows the tree no problem.

Answer 1

I have everything installed on virtual machines (SQL server, app tier and build server) and it works very well. There's no reason for not using a virtual machine for the app tier.

P.S. For the .chm file right click on its properties and there will be a button that says that this file was downloaded from the internet and you need to unblock it.