MDT 2010 & VM Player 3 Beta

So I’ve been playing with MDT 2010 for a little while now.  I have to say I like the changes.  I really like the new sub folder options and the profile’s idea is an interesting one.  I was able to setup two totally independent distribution points, one for server & one for workstation, and Server 2008 and Windows 7 unattended builds up and running in no time.  I separated them really for no technical reason, just a to do it thing.  Although it is kind of nice to have them separate but in the same console.   I also created separate media points for both too, makes creating VM’s quick and easy.  Everything is on the .ISO and no network traffic.   Gotta love: boot from a disk, enter a user name / password, give it a name and walk away.  Full media is even better, boot from a disk, give it a name, walk away. 

Speaking of VM’s.  I’ve traditionally been a VMWare guy, but have been forced to use VPC for the last 8 months.  VPC wasn’t as bad as I thought, I really miss multiple snapshots, virtual networks, and teams though.  You can do snapshots in VPC but it’s a manual process and pain to do, VPC on Windows 7 is starting to move in a good direction.  Finally USB support welcome to 2009.  I heard about VMWare Player 3 Beta and decided to check it out.  It’s basically VMWare’s answer to VPC, you can now create VM’s and multiple monitor support (which I was really surprised worked well it was just like a physical PC doing dual monitors no lag for me).  I really wish we’d get the ability for 1 snapshot though.  I understand not including teams and multiple snapshots because then why pay for workstation, but limited snapshots would be great.