Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Announced

On March 18, 2010 Service Pack 1 was announced for Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.

There are 2 new features that may interest you.

1. Dynamic Memory - will allow customers to adjust memory of a
guest virtual machine on demand to maximize server hardware use.

2. RemoteFX - will enable users of virtual desktops and
applications to receive a rich 3-D, multimedia experience while
accessing information remotely.

To read more about Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX you can visit the Virtualization blog here. 

On a side note Windows XP Mode no longer requires hardware virtualization technology.
This change simplifies the experience by making virtualization more
accessible to many more PCs for small and midsize businesses wanting to
migrate to Windows 7 Professional or higher editions, while still
running Windows XP-based productivity applications.

You can read the full press release here.