This Business Guidebook consolidates a massive selection of features, blogs, case studies, news stories and whitepapers — along with a review of the product — to provide everything you need to know about Microsoft Windows Server 2008.
Reviews
Policy Central Enterprise
Enforcing the acceptable use of business computers is often a tricky business. Policy Central Enterprise is an application that offers to help manage an AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) by placing the onus on individual users.
Symantec Backup Exec 12
Symantec Backup Exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous file/data protection. Though AU$1,795 may seem a lot of money for an application, Backup Exec might be worth the investment if you're using it for irreplaceable and highly valuable data.
MS sets Windows 2003 release to manufacture date
Microsoft has set March 12 as the release-to-manufacture date for the six new versions of its server operating system, paving the way for a shipping date of 29 April.
Business thrust continues Apple's OS jag
Much of the buzz over Apple Computer's Mac OS X 10.2 has focused on desktop computers, but the company also has a new server operating system that's been refined for businesses.
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 is easier to install and manage than previous versions, and has many new and improved features that should encourage organisations to upgrade.
Exchange Server 2007 SP1
Service Pack 1 (SP1) reinstates a lot of the functionality that Microsoft left out in order to get Exchange Server 2007 out of the door last year.
vCharter Pro
This is a powerful performance monitoring and reporting system for servers running VMware ESX Server. Web-based dashboards show the resources in use by servers and their VMs, while the reporting module delivers printable reports of historical data.
Features and Case Studies
Windows Server 2008: Business Guidebook
This Business Guidebook consolidates a massive selection of features, blogs, case studies, news stories and whitepapers — along with a review of the product — to provide everything you need to know about Microsoft Windows Server 2008.
Q&A: Inside Window Server 2008
With Microsoft set to officially launch Windows Server 2008 this week, ZDNet.com.au sister site CNET News.com sat down with Bob Muglia, senior vice president of Microsoft's Server and Tools Business to talk about what to expect.
Four major Windows Server 2008 storage improvements
With the release of Windows Server 2008, Microsoft is making a number of improvements to the server's underlying storage mechanisms. I'll talk about four of these improvements and explain what they mean for the typical IT organisation.
Microsoft hijacks virtualisation: What's in a name?
Virtualisation was high on the list of important technologies at the Windows Server 2008 launch yesterday — and not just one or two sorts of virtualisation. By the time the show was over, seven distinct flavours were on display. Some of them looked oddly familiar.
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Microsoft's Hyper-V: why all the fuss?
Microsoft's Hyper-V is the missing piece from the launch of Windows Server 2008. We examine its background, and predict how the hypervisor market is likely to develop.
How Google keeps its database ticking
Google is used to sifting through huge amounts of information to generate its search results, but a 12 gigabyte database proved something more of a challenge for its own financial management and planning systems.
Mallesons plots virtual future with VMware
One of Australia’s largest adopters of VMware’s ESX Server -- Australia-based international law firm Mallesons Stephen Jaques -- recovered every last dollar spent on the system three months before the rollout was even complete.
Sydney Anglican Schools finds way to better reports
Financial administration isn’t always an area where cutting-edge technology and application innovation are desirable. For Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation, this simple truth has led the organisation through years of long change as it works to modernise its administrative systems.
Fixing Active Directory replication issues
Unless you're running Windows Server 2003 in your house, chances are you have to deal with multiple servers -- which can lead to problems with AD replication. Here's what you'll face.
DRM enhancement in Windows Server 2003
The most important company secrets your company can vanish in the blink of an eye once you share access to a document that contains confidential information. Learn how Windows Server 2003 and Office 2003 allows organisations to control access to documents.
Life after Exchange 5.5
You can't do a direct, in-place upgrade from Exchange 5.5 on Windows NT 4.0 to Exchange 2003 on Windows Server 2003, but the upgrade can still be accomplished.
Microsoft beefs up storage lineup
Microsoft is continuing its march into the data storage realm, announcing an upgrade to its storage-focused operating system and changes to its server computer OS that are designed to improve the management of storage networks.
Streamline backup, recovery with Volume Shadow Copy
The Volume Shadow Copy Service, which Microsoft introduced in Windows Server 2003, can make it much easier for users to recover lost files -- without the help of IT.
VPNs via Windows Server 2003
feature Although Windows NT and 2000 both boast remote access services, including VPN, Windows Server 2003 offers the next level of these services, providing a secure communications mechanism for your users and infrastructure.
Server 2003 disguised as Win2K Special Edition?
Is Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 a mere upgrade of Windows 2000 or is it all it's made out to be?
Seven steps to pass exam 70-292
With the new Windows Server 2003 OS, there are two versions of the upgrade exams--one for MCSEs only and another for both MCSEs and MCSAs.
Microsoft pumps up NAS performance
The software maker next month will launch new software and a time-tested strategy--undercutting prices--in an attempt to grab a larger share of the enterprise storage market.
Ramping up for Windows Server 2003
Here's a look at the primary features admins should focus on as they get up to speed before the first Windows 2003 server goes online.
Windows links to new storage standard
Microsoft releases a driver for the emerging iSCSI specification that lets its operating system share storage gear using Ethernet networks.
Time running out for Windows NT
Microsoft's extended support for the 7-year-old workstation version of the operating system ceases at the end of the month.
The world beyond Windows
It's time for Microsoft to see the world beyond Windows and supply products that interoperate in what will always be a world of multiple, evolving non-proprietary standards.
Windows Server 2003 crawls over finish line
Microsoft has finally launched Windows Server 2003, the first product it has delivered since introducing the "trustworthy computing" initiative just over a year ago.
Prepare your domain for Windows .NET
Windows .NET Server is coming. If you've already deployed Windows 2000 Server and Active Directory, you need to do some work before running .NET Server's Setup program. Brien Posey shows you what to do first.
How to troubleshoot using a Pocket PC
You can use your Pocket PC to do a lot more than look up contacts or check e-mail. Find out how to take your Pocket PC to the next level by using it to remotely control your Windows 2000 Server and XP clients.
Virtually large but apparently small
You've only got to hang around a datacentre for about 30 seconds before someone starts raving on about virtualisation. While the cost benefits of virtualisation are obvious, the management challenges often get swept under the carpet.
Windows Home Server kicks another own goal
Synchronising data between multiple computers is difficult and dangerous, which is why we get software to do it these days rather than attempting to manage all the file movements ourselves. But making the assumption that the software knows what it's doing can in itself be dangerous.
Where did Microsoft's DRM vision go?
Early this decade, Microsoft weathered unrelenting criticism over a controversial set of technologies known as Palladium, which the company envisioned as creating a kind of secure vault to store passwords or medical records.
Microsoft opens up: Everything you need to know
The software company has made a big show about opening up its APIs, but has it really changed its stance towards open source?
Enterprise OS wars: Symbian v Windows Mobile
Symbian is the mobile world's dominant operating system, but can it walk the walk in the business world or will it always be the poor cousin to Windows Mobile in the enterprise? David Braue finds out.
Networking: What can you expect in 2008?
During the holiday season, snow isn't the only thing analysts shovel. With that in mind, senior analyst at the Enterprise Strategy Group, Jon Oltsik, takes a look forward on networking technology and related industry trends in 2008.
10 ways to secure borderless networks
Traditional security models are dependent on "border patrol" via firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention system and other perimeter protection methods. In new, borderless networks, the focus shifts to protection of the data itself. Here are 10 technologies you should be looking at to help secure your borderless network.
When it comes to desktops, fat is the new thin
With the rise in virtualisation technology, the role of the thin client has changed for the better. As virtualisation expands away from its initial home in the data centre, it's providing a completely new paradigm for the corporate desktop.
Related News
Further delays for Windows Server 2008
Microsoft says the product will not release to manufacturing until next year, as it 'just needs a little more time to bake'
Windows Server 2008: Microsoft listened to users
Microsoft's long-awaited server operating system, Windows Server 2008, provides evidence that the company is taking note of what customers want, according to analysts.
Windows Server 2008 test release due next week
Microsoft will release the first near-final version of its Windows Server 2008 operating system as early as next week.
Microsoft looks beyond Windows Server 2008
Microsoft said on Wednesday that the follow-on to its Windows Server 2008 operating system will be an interim release due to arrive in 2009.
Windows Server 2008 'over-complicates' virtualisation?
Microsoft officially launched Windows Server 2008, Windows Visual Studio 2008, and announced SQL Server 2008, which is due in the third quarter of this year.
Windows Server 2008 RC1 available for download
Microsoft has kicked off what it claims will be the "largest enterprise launch" in the company's history by releasing Windows Server 2008 RC1.
Microsoft finally goes to market with Hyper-V
Microsoft has announced that its Hyper-V hypervisor is finally available, but analysts have questioned whether large enterprises will adopt the product as their sole virtualisation technology.
Microsoft readies revamped database, security software
Microsoft says it's set to release near-final versions of its key database server and other business-oriented software.
Partners frustrated by Microsoft launch delays
Insiders broadly welcome Microsoft's virtualisation push but voice some frustration at the fact some products are later than expected.
Server 2008 adoption not driven by virtualisation
Despite being touted as a key reason for adopting Windows Server 2008, virtualisation is not why companies will buy Microsoft's server operating system
SP1 enhances Vista kernel with new APIs
Microsoft has revealed more information on changes to the Vista kernel as part of the release of Service Pack 1, but has denied that the enhancements amount to an "upgrade" or "re-engineering".
Windows Server reliability crashes in 2007
The downtime experienced by Windows Server 2003 increased 25 percent to nine hours per server per year, while the reliability of mainstream server-based Linux distributions improved significantly, according to a Yankee Group survey.
Microsoft gets into Office early with SP1
Microsoft delivered its first service pack for Office 2007 on Tuesday, roughly a year after the product first became available and earlier than expected.
Microsoft unveils free enterprise search
Microsoft is targeting the lower end of the enterprise search market with Search Server 2008, a free version of which will also be available.
Microsoft tests server software on itself
Microsoft has discovered the best beta tester for the next generation of its server operating system, Windows Server 2008, is itself.
Microsoft confirms Windows Server '08 name -- again
For the second time in recent days, Microsoft has inadvertently confirmed Windows Server 2008 as the official name for Longhorn Server.
Server "roles" to save companies headaches, not cash
Although businesses will have the option to install only certain pieces of Windows Server 2008, Microsoft isn't likely to sell the operation system in a piecemeal fashion.
Microsoft says sorry for update blunder
Microsoft has apologised for a Windows Server update that automatically installed the Windows Desktop Search (WDS) tool on users' desktops without approval.
Human error led to Vista SP1 misinformation
Microsoft has blamed a human error for incorrect reports that it has rolled out a preview of Vista Service Pack 1, however, a final date for its launch is yet to be confirmed.
Will virtualisation be Windows Server's silver bullet?
Virtualisation will be the key to the popularity of Microsoft's long-awaited server operating system, Windows Server 2008, analysts have predicted.
We must change or face extinction: Microsoft
At its worldwide partner conference this week, Microsoft was preaching about the merits of hosted software and warned delegates that they must change quickly or face financial ruin.
Microsoft criticises single-platform strategy
Microsoft said this week that companies with a single-platform IT strategy would spend more on maintenance in the long term.
Microsoft releases public test of Longhorn Server
Microsoft on Wednesday said it is releasing its first public test version of Windows Server 'Longhorn' as the company works to get the release out the door.
Microsoft to patch zero-day DNS flaw
Microsoft on Tuesday plans to release seven security bulletins, including a fix for a zero-day flaw in Windows that is already being used in cyberattacks.
Attack code raises Windows DNS zero-day risk
The public release of computer code that exploits a yet-to-be-patched Windows security hole increases the possibility of widespread attacks, security experts have warned.
Cybercrooks exploiting new Windows DNS flaw
Cybercrooks are using a yet-to-be-patched security flaw in certain Windows versions to attack computers running the operating systems, Microsoft warned late last week.
WA infrastructure dept close to e-mail disaster
Western Australia's Department of Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) has revealed its Microsoft Exchange-based e-mail system is suffering frequent outages that are creating a risk of embarrassing public data loss.
Windows Server 2003 gets second update
Microsoft has quietly released a second service pack (SP2) for its popular Windows Server 2003 operating system.
AHL outs Exchange for Lotus
Microsoft's Exchange collaboration platform will no longer be used by Amalgamated Holdings (AHL), as the diversified Australian company has started standardising its operations on IBM's rival software Lotus Notes.
National Archives revamps server fleet
The National Archives of Australia (NAA) has flagged plans to refresh its mid-range server fleet, replacing up to 34 machines over the next three years.
Industry dept outlines MS CRM plans
The federal Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources (DITR) has detailed plans to implement at least three new customer relationship management (CRM) systems based on Microsoft software.
Microsoft bug-checking tools promise fewer crashes
Microsoft is readying two tools to help hardware makers create more stable and secure Windows drivers, which should help reduce the number of crashes.
Windows Web sites outgrow Linux
Microsoft has seen a 300 percent increase in the number of Web sites hosted on Windows Server 2003 software--with a considerable amount of the new business representing migrations from Linux.
Windows links to new storage standard
Microsoft releases a driver for the emerging iSCSI specification that lets its operating system share storage gear using Ethernet networks.
Time running out for Windows NT
Microsoft's extended support for the 7-year-old workstation version of the operating system ceases at the end of the month.
The world beyond Windows
It's time for Microsoft to see the world beyond Windows and supply products that interoperate in what will always be a world of multiple, evolving non-proprietary standards.
Hackers' role in Windows Server 2003
Windows core technology guru Rob Short explains how hackers were involved in Windows Server 2003 development, and why not all NT4 applications will run on it.
Windows Server 2003 crawls over finish line
Microsoft has finally launched Windows Server 2003, the first product it has delivered since introducing the "trustworthy computing" initiative just over a year ago.
Queensland goes for .Net to rein in criminals
The Queensland Department of Corrective Services has partnered with Microsoft to create a .NET based offender management system, in the hopes it will allow easier integration with other law enforcement agencies.
MS sets Windows 2003 release to manufacture date
Microsoft has set March 12 as the release-to-manufacture date for the six new versions of its server operating system, paving the way for a shipping date of 29 April.
Business thrust continues Apple's OS jag
Much of the buzz over Apple Computer's Mac OS X 10.2 has focused on desktop computers, but the company also has a new server operating system that's been refined for businesses.
Prepare your domain for Windows .NET
Windows .NET Server is coming. If you've already deployed Windows 2000 Server and Active Directory, you need to do some work before running .NET Server's Setup program. Brien Posey shows you what to do first.
How to troubleshoot using a Pocket PC
You can use your Pocket PC to do a lot more than look up contacts or check e-mail. Find out how to take your Pocket PC to the next level by using it to remotely control your Windows 2000 Server and XP clients.
Terminal Services: Death to remote network problems?
What small- to medium-size company isn't struggling with providing network services to remote offices and users? Can the Web-enabled Terminal Services package that comes with Microsoft's Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server help?
Windows Server 2008, Vista SP1 complete: Ballmer
Microsoft has wrapped up development of two major products, Windows Server 2008 and the Service Pack 1 update to Windows Vista, chief executive Steve Ballmer told financial analysts on Monday.
Microsoft counts to zero for Windows Server 2008 launch
The software giant has announced the release of Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate 0.
Windows Vista SP1 beta released by Microsoft
Microsoft on Monday said it has released a beta version of the first service pack of Windows Vista to about 12,000 testers.
Oz users give new Microsoft server suite thumbs-up
Early adopters of Microsoft's new suite of enterprise products have given the vendor an initial thumbs-up.
Microsoft joins Kerberos single ID consortium
The MIT Kerberos Consortium, a security authentication and authorisation group, announced on Monday that Microsoft has joined its shindig.
Microsoft Hyper-V 'virtually there' but not
The long wait is almost over for Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualisation software for Windows Server 2008 -- it has reached the feature-complete release-candidate stage placing it in limbo between beta-stage development and a final release.
Microsoft: Virtualisation is overhyped, under-used
Server virtualisation is over-hyped and less used than reported, according to Microsoft executives speaking at the launch of Windows Server 2008.
SQL Server 2008 delayed until third quarter
Microsoft said on Friday that it has pushed back the delivery date of its SQL Server database until the third quarter of this year.
Microsoft probing ActiveX attacks targeting Access feature
Microsoft has issued a security advisory warning about targeted attacks being launched that exploit a hole in the ActiveX control for the Snapshot Viewer in the Microsoft Access database management system.
Windows users: Patch now or turn off Bluetooth
Microsoft's June Patch Tuesday release included a critical fix affecting all Windows Vista and XP systems, which could allow attackers to wirelessly steal confidential information from laptops by exploiting a flaw in the Bluetooth stack.
Windows, IIS at risk from 'token kidnapping'
Hosting providers and IT professionals have been warned of a threat posed to Microsoft IIS Web servers through exploitation of vulnerabilities in Microsoft operating systems.
Samba 3.2 adds cluster support
The Samba project on Tuesday released a major update to the file and print components of the server software, adding clustered file system support, compatibility improvements and other changes.
Microsoft defines Centro "Essential"
Although the mid-range server software code-named Centro is still a few months away, Microsoft is divulging more details on its forthcoming release.
Microsoft fixes DNS flaw but warns of Word attacks
Microsoft is warning that a Word flaw is being used for targeted attacks, and has also issued four 'important' patches, including one for a potentially serious DNS flaw in the latest Patch Tuesday bulletin.
Microsoft and Novell open joint virtualisation lab
Microsoft and Novell have opened a joint development lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which will focus on cross-platform interoperability.
Microsoft releases new Visual Studio and .NET
Microsoft has this week made its top development tool, Visual Studio 2008, available for download to its professional developer subscribers.
Public test next week for Vista SP1
Microsoft on Tuesday said that it has reached the "release candidate" with the first service pack for Windows Vista, with plans to make the test software available publicly next week.
Microsoft to release Office, Windows Server APIs
Microsoft on Thursday said it will make application programming interfaces (APIs) for Office and Windows Server available free of charge, in a move designed to make its products work better with software from other providers, including open-source communities.
Microsoft patches six 'critical' flaws
Microsoft has released 11 security patches, six of which are "critical" and five of which are "important", according to the software giant.
Windows chief opens up on '7'
Since taking over the Windows development reins from Jim Allchin, Steven Sinofsky has chosen to keep silent about new products, but now in an exclusive interview, he spills the beans on Windows 7.
Samba and Microsoft strike interoperability pact
Open source software project Samba has signed an agreement with Microsoft to receive protocol documentation for the software giant's Windows workgroup server products.
Open specification promise is true: Microsoft
Microsoft has struck out at the Software Freedom Law Centre's (SFLC) claims that its Open Specification Promise is not as open as it should be.
DiData races to Vista SP1 despite broken apps
Dimension Data hasn't wasted any time jumping on the Windows Vista SP1 bandwagon, rolling out the service pack to its Australian users after just a 10-day pilot of the final release.
Sun: MySQL buy 'most important in software history'
The company says its acquisition of open-source database provider MySQL will enable it to dominate in open-source server software.
Microsoft to offer standalone hypervisor
Backing off earlier plans, company says customers will be able to buy the virtualisation technology without committing to Windows Server.
Sun to offer Microsoft Windows on servers
Longtime rivals and occasional collaborators Sun Microsystems and Microsoft announced on Wednesday that Sun will ship 64-bit servers with Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 operating system.
Virtualisation: Is it all about the hardware, or the OS?
The virtualisation specialists are fighting back. Companies like VMware, and more recently XenSource, got their start with standalone virtualisation software -- but Linux sellers and Microsoft, unwilling to cede their influential position selling the foundational software of a computer, are trying to make virtualisation a feature of the operating system.
Ballmer Q&A: Feeling the heat at Microsoft
For a man who just got fined more than a billion dollars for antitrust violations, Steve Ballmer is feeling plenty of competitive heat.
Virtualisation adds up to real dollars
Competition in the virtualisation market is set to heat up after VMware's stock offering on Tuesday in the US showed that virtual machines equal cold hard cash.
Microsoft gears up for annual hardware shindig
In recent years, tech enthusiasts have turned to Microsoft's spring hardware conference as a chance to get juicy tidbits on where the software maker was headed with the next version of Windows.
Whitepapers
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet, designed to power the next-generation of networks, applications, and Web services. With Windows Server 2008 one can develop, deliver, and manage rich user experiences and applications, provide...
Migrating to Windows Server 2008
Are you prepared to migrate to Windows Server 2008? In this On Demand Web Seminar, Global Knowledge course director and instructor Glenn Weadock presents an overview of the key features in Server 2008, with a focus on Server Core, Read...
Windows Server 2008: What To Expect
Most IT professionals who deal with ever-changing technology appreciate consistency and predictability. When they hear that a new version of Windows Server is coming out, they often ask, "How different is it?" and "Is this a quantum leap or more...
Windows Server 2008 "Starter" GPOs
The starter Group Policy Object (GPO) feature in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 doesn't provide any predefined solutions for business scenarios, but it does give you the framework for building such solutions yourself. By way of introducing the feature to...
Review: Much to Like in Windows Server 2008
Unlike the transition from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003, which was a fairly minor "Point"-style update, Windows Server 2008 is a radical revision to the core code base that makes up the Windows Server product. Windows Server 2008...
Superior Identity Management Features in Windows Server 2008 Enterprise and Windows Server 2008 Datacenter
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise and Windows Server 2008 Datacenter provide the enhanced features and capabilities one needs to accomplish identity and access management. With a focus on security features and ease of use, these solutions help businesses boost productivity, reduce...
Deploying Windows Server 2008 With System Center
With the release of System Center Configuration Manager 2007, server administrators can now take advantage of the same operating system deployment tools that client administrators have been able to use for several years. In the past, server administrators often performed...
Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
One of the biggest features of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 isn't even really in Server 2008 yet: Hyper-V, the new virtualization platform. But the technology has reached the release candidate stage at this writing, and it's such an important feature...
New Identity & Access (IDA) Technologies in Windows Server 2008
Identity and access is the critical piece in a connected infrastructure of an organization and has become a means to increase security, decrease operational costs, satisfy regulatory requirements, and deepen their electronic relationships with customers and partners. This webcast talks...
Windows Server 2008 Backup Tool - A Review of Its Features
This white paper presents some of the more significant pros and cons of the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 version of the backup tool that debuted in Windows Vista. It will help you decide whether you think the supplied software is...
TechNet Webcast: Hardening Windows Server 2008 Deployments With the Windows Server 2008 Security Guide (Level 200)
Every day, adversaries attempt to invade networks and access their servers to bring them down, infect them with viruses, or steal information about the customers or employees. The attendee of this webcast will learn how the Windows Server 2008 Security...
Enhancing Availability With a Server Core Installation of Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Information Technology (Microsoft IT) understands that unanticipated downtime can have a significant negative impact on its large, complex environment. Loss of critical systems or services can reduce productivity, sales, and confidence from staff, partners, and customers. To help create...
Microsoft IT Benefits From a Server Core Installation of Windows Server 2008
Server Core is a minimal installation option for the Windows Server 2008 operating system that does not provide a fully integrated Graphical User Interface (GUI) or other components and applications that are not required for supported server roles and features....
Microsoft IT's Top Five Management and Operations Features in Window Server 2008
Although the deployment of the Windows Server 2008 operating system is still in its relatively early stages, Microsoft Information Technology (Microsoft IT) has already discovered noticeable benefits in the day-to-day management and operation of its network environment as Windows Server...
Partner Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft has been working with the partner community to help plan, build, test and deploy leading-edge solutions based on the Windows Server 2008 platform by providing early access to code, training, testing and certification support. Recognizing the increased value to...
Microsoft Webcast: Overview of Windows Server 2008 (Level 200)
The presenter of this webcast presents an overview of the key Windows Server 2008 scenarios and technologies. This webcast also discusses the changes between Windows Server 2008 Beta 2 and Windows Server 2008 Beta 3. The webcast demonstrates of the...
Installing Exchange 2007 on Windows Server 2008
This paper covers the installation of Exchange 2007 SP1 on Windows Server 2008. It explains which versions of Exchange are supported on which OS version and also which domain controller version they can use. The paper also details the supported...
Microsoft System Center and Windows Server 2008: Better Together
Windows Server 2008 is the most recent version of the Windows Server operating system. The Microsoft System Center family of solutions helps the user implement Windows Server 2008 in your organization with less effort and complexity than previous versions of...
Advanced Virtualization Benefits of Windows Server 2008 Editions for the Enterprise
IT departments today are under increasing pressure to manage and support expanding computer resources, while at the same time reducing costs. Server virtualization, which enables multiple Virtual Machines (VMs) to run concurrently on the same physical server, has become a...
Microsoft Active Directory Backup and Recovery in Windows Server 2008
In 2008, Microsoft plans to release Windows Server 2008, its first major platform upgrade in five years. How will it affect your Active Directory Environment? Read Quest Software's new white paper, "Microsoft Active Directory Backup and Recovery in Windows Server...
IT Manager Webcast: How Windows Server 2008 Delivers Business Value (Level 200)
Many new capabilities have been added to the Windows Server 2008 operating system to help enterprises trim costs and optimize resources. The presenter of this webcast will cover the top five new features in Windows Server 2008, and how those...
IT Manager Webcast: Windows Server 2008 Editions and Licensing (Level 100)
This webcast provides an overview of Windows Server 2008 editions and explains which edition may best fit to the company's needs. The presenter covers how the editions of Windows Server 2008 compare in terms of server roles, high-level features, and...
An Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Server Manager
Spending time studying and learning the Server Manager console may be the quickest way to become familiar with Windows Server 2008. Exploring the roles and features sections of this tool, especially, will acquaint you with Server 2008's capabilities. This white...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant Servers
This paper describes the level of support available for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers. This paper assist user in installation of the Windows Server 2008 Operating System (OS). Windows Server 2008 builds on a solid foundation based...
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of Windows Server 2008 (Part 20 of 24): Windows Server 2008 Public Key Infrastructure (Level 200)
The presenter of this webcast covers new functionalities and enhancements for certificate services and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in the Windows Server 2008 operating system. The presenter explains how certificate services in Windows Server 2008 include auto-enrollment and credential roaming,...
Network Access Protection (NAP) for Windows Server 2008
The speaker of this webcast discusses Network Access Protection or NAP in Windows Server 2008. With NAP, one can create customized health policies to validate computer health before allowing access or communication, to automatically update compliant computers to ensure ongoing...
Momentum Webcast: Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 (Level 100)
Windows Server 2008 is designed to provide organizations with a solid foundation for powering applications, networks, and Web services, from the workgroup to the data center. Windows Server 2008 includes several refinements to the base operating system, plus powerful new...
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of Windows Server 2008 (Part 16 of 24): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Features (Level 300)
The presenter of this webcast covers the new Active Directory features and concepts introduced in Windows Server 2008. The presenter shows new functionality and installation options that offer a more flexible and secure deployment, and also covers Active Directory Delegation...
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of Windows Server 2008 (Part 17 of 24): Migrating to Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008 (Level 300)
This webcast series covers best practices to help organizations prepare for deploying Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. The webcast covers planning and prerequisite steps, as well as best practices for which domain controllers to deploy first, how to handle operations...
TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Managed Windows Server 2008 Network Security (Level 300)
The attendee of this webcast will discover the networking advancements and policy-driven network security features in Windows Server 2008. In this webcast, Microsoft IT explains the next generation of networking features in Windows Server 2008 and describes the network security...
Momentum Webcast: Windows Server 2008 - A Solid Foundation for Your Business Workloads and Security (Level 100)
The attendee of this webcast will learn about the new features in Windows Server 2008, the most flexible and robust Windows Server operating system to date. With new technologies and features such as Server Core, Windows PowerShell, Windows Deployment Services...
Microsoft Webcast: Concurrent Deployment of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (Level 100)
The latest generation of IT infrastructure becomes complete with the launch of the Windows Server 2008 operating system. The combination of a Windows Vista desktop environment, with Windows Server 2008 driving backend services, provides advanced manageability and security, with an...
Hosting Webcast Series: Windows Server 2008 - Technical Features and Benefits
This webcast presents a high level overview of Windows Server 2008, the next generation server operating system for the hosting industry. With the fantastic new features such as dramatic improvements in Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0, Powershell, Active Directory Domain...
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of Windows Server 2008 (Part 01 of 24): Overview (Level 200)
This webcast covers key pillars and goals for Windows Server 2008. It addresses the core scenarios for Windows Server 2008, including: virtualization, Web and applications, server management, Active Directory, security and compliance, remote locations, and high availability. It also shows...
