Most of the following relates to using XP Pro as host. As soon as you feel comfortable using Ubuntu or some other Linux as host do it since you will see a performance increase in the VM.

No, VMPS is Cisco proprietary. You can do something similar with Enterasys equipment if you run their policy manager software.<BR><BR>We use VMPS for VLAN assignments because we have many devices ...

The VMPS CEO noted that there is especially strong interest in warehousing space near wharves and ports, and again cautioned developers that these types of facilities have specific requirements.