VMware periodically comments on Microsoft policies around virtualization. These papers are listed in order of publication. New papers may be added from time to time.
Microsoft Virtualization Licensing and Distribution Terms, February 23, 2007
Microsoft's licensing and business practices for virtualization, including restrictions on common usage.
Addendum to Microsoft Virtualization Licensing and Distribution Terms, April 30, 2007
New developments and additional details related to the February 23, 2007 white paper.
Microsoft Virtualization Policies, June 11, 2008
Changes in Microsoft practices since April 2007 and issues still to be addressed as of June 2008.
Microsoft Virtualization Policies, September 10, 2008
Updates to Microsoft support and licensing policies are a welcome step in the right direction.
