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I've received a lot of interest in my mini Hyper-V project<\/a>. I'm still running preview bits of Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 R2. Once final bits are released I'll do a clean re-install. But until then I've been using it running about 4 virtual machines without a hiccup. I was getting some questions about benchmarks so I thought I'd post what information I could.<\/p>\n

Part of the challenge in using a benchmarking tool is that I'm running Server Core so most tools won't run. I was able to install Dacris Benchmarks<\/a> on the server and run some benchmarks. I didn't bother with the video tests and not all features of the tool work on Server Core. But I was able to gather enough information if you are interested.<\/p>\n

Overall, it looks like a pretty good system for what I need.<\/p>\n

\"dacris-summary\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I hope it's obvious this isn't a production-level server for a datacenter. But for testing and lab work it is more than adequate. and personally, the portable form factor was the driving force. Dacris Benchmarks confirms my theory.<\/p>\n

\"dacris-grade\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are the results from some of the advanced tests.
\nMemory Transfer Rate for Large Blocks<\/strong>
\n\"largblocks\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Memory Transfer Rate for Small Blocks<\/strong>
\n\"smallblocks\"<\/a><\/p>\n

CPU Parallel Scaling<\/strong>
\n\"parallel\"<\/a><\/p>\n

CPU Pi Calculation<\/strong>
\n\"pi\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I also decided to grab system information with MSINFO32.EXE.<\/p>\n

\"chi-hvr2-si\"<\/a><\/p>\n

While not a benchmark, some of you may be interested in the nitty-gritty. You can also download a zip file with the complete NFO file<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Finally, if you missed any of the earlier articles on my project here they are:<\/p>\n

Part 1: Intro and Specs<\/a>
\nPart 2: Hardware Build<\/a>
\nPart 3: Setup<\/a>
\n<\/a>Part 4: Operating System<\/a><\/p>\n

I expect just about anywhere I will be presenting or training I'll have this with me so please feel free to find me if you want a closer look.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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