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Microsoft Hyper-V Server vs Parallels Workstation

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Hyper-V Server and Parallels Workstation. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Hyper-V Server

Microsoft Hyper-V Server

System & Hardware

Microsoft Hyper-V Server is a free, standalone product that provides a hypervisor-based virtualization platform for running virtual machines on x64 Windows servers. It has a small footprint and basic management tools.

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Parallels Workstation

Parallels Workstation

Os & Utilities

Parallels Workstation is a virtualization software that allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single physical computer. It provides an easy way to switch between Windows, macOS, Linux, and other operating systems without rebooting.

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