[Xen-users] windows and type=paravirtualised

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From: Daniel <dandadude@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:51:46 +0200
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Hi!

What benefits do I get if I put "type=paravirtualised" in my network card config for a Win2k8 domU with PV drivers installed?
Is it necessary, will it improve performance?

I have read about this option here:
http://plone.lucidsolutions.co.nz/linux/xen/windows/windows-server-2008-r2-xen-hvm-installation-with-gpvpv-drivers

Thanks,
Daniel

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