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
Hyper-V
Microsoft's Hyper-V is a solid virtualisation platform that's compatible with a wide range of modern server hardware.
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.
Windows Server 2008 R2: A first look
The R2 update for Windows Server 2003 was mostly about bug-fixes plus the odd feature tweak, but that's not the case with Windows Server 2008 R2.
Windows Small Business Server 2008
This is an impressive update to Microsoft's Small Business Server that packs a big punch. However, it may be overkill for a lot of companies and isn't quite as easy to manage as it first appears.
Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2
SCVMM 2008 R2 is a very competent product, neatly bringing Microsoft's virtualisation management offering in line with the competition at the same time as offering management of disparate platforms in the one product. The integration with the rest of the Systems Center suite makes the overall management and monitoring experience better than its rivals.
Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 Beta 1
If you spend more time fighting fires than adding business value through IT, it's time to look at this comprehensive management solution for medium businesses.
Lenovo ThinkServer RD210
Lenovo's RD210 makes perfect sense if you're a small business that just needs a grunty all-purpose 1RU server.
Asus RS700-E6/RS4
The RS700-E6/RS4 1RU bare-bones server, features dual-socket Xeon 5500 series support and 12 DDR3 1066/1333 sockets for a maximum 96GB RAM. You'll need to bring your own components to fit these though, depending on your needs.
HighPoint RocketRAID 2340
HighPoint's RocketRAID 2340 is designed for those running a file server on the cheap. While it doesn't haul massive throughput thanks to its lack of hardware grunt, and the lack of Solaris support is lamentable, for the price it does the job admirably.
Sun Fire X4275
Sun Microsystem's Sun Fire X4275 is an excellent all-rounder, although we'd love it if the noise could be cut down a little more.
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition
While the higher power consumption is a slight concern, the X4 955 proves that AMD is back in the performance game and ready to play hard ball. Bring on the next generation.
Fusion-io ioDrive (80GB)
The Fusion-io ioDrive is in a performance field of its own. Home users are much better off RAIDing a few SSDs together; however, for those running servers that need extra throughput now, the Fusion-io represents an expensive, but justifiable saviour.
HP ProLiant DL585 G5 Server
The HP ProLiant DL585 G5 is a powerful server with a strong emphasis on reliability and serviceability that reduces overall device cost.
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.
Citrix XenServer 5
Early releases of the Xen hypervisor showed promise but had lots of rough edges. Citrix's XenServer 5, however, is very much a production-class virtualisation solution with features that match, and in some cases exceed, what's available on rival platforms.
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
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.
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.
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.
Exchange 2010 beta: Screenshots
Chances are that your corporate emails are controlled by a Microsoft Exchange server. ZDNet.com.au took a beta of Microsoft's upcoming Exchange 2010 for a spin.
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.
Microsoft's Robocopy compromise
Trying to understand the logic behind Microsoft's development decisions is a bit like S&M: it's a painful activity probably best left to others. But a recent example from the storage world does suggest something about Microsoft's "people will beat up on us regardless" dilemma.
What's the best virtualisation suite?
Virtualisation is a great way to thin down your datacentres (assuming you can keep VM creep under control). But what's out there? In the first part of this virtualisation feature, ZDNet investigates ...
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vista/Server 2008 SP2 gets Hyper-V
Microsoft has announced that its Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 has reached the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) phase and detailed the changes contained within the update.
Vista SP2 released: What you need to know
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 is out — here's what you need to know before applying it.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Windows Server 2008 R2 revealed
Microsoft announced the second release of its Windows Server 2008 operating system at its Professional Developer Conference in Los Angeles this week.
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 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.
Windows 7, Server 2008 R2 go gold
At 10am on Tuesday, 22 July AEST, Microsoft announced Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 had gone gold and been released to manufacturing partners.
Testers get near-final Vista SP2
Although most of the attention these days is focused on Windows 7, Microsoft is getting closer to releasing the next update for Windows Vista.
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 "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.
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.
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 Small Business Server 2008 ready
Microsoft today said the latest version of its Windows Small Business Server software had been finalised and was ready for its distribution partners.
Microsoft offers Hyper-V for free
Microsoft began a major virtualisation push late yesterday, with the introduction of new virtualisation tools and by making its core hypervisor product free of charge.
Microsoft confirms SP2 for Vista, Office 2007
While most of the excitement concerning Windows and Office centres around the next full versions of the products, Microsoft is also working on the next service pack updates for each offering.
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.
Windows 7 Server to be 'minor release'
Microsoft said on Monday in the US that the server version of Windows 7 would not be a major release and will bear the name Windows Server 2008 R2.
Windows 7 beta: get it tonight
The general public will be able to download the beta of Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system from 9 January, Microsoft said today, with some customers getting access today.
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 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 and RSA partner on Data Loss Prevention
Microsoft and EMC's RSA on Thursday in the US announced an expanded technology partnership around digital rights management in the enterprise.
UTS dumps Sun email for Exchange
The University of Technology Sydney today revealed plans to dump its current Sun ONE-based email system for staff use and adopt Microsoft's Exchange.
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 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.
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: 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.
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 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.
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.
Microsoft relaxes virtualisation rules
Microsoft has eased up its server licensing rules so that organisations can make more efficient use of servers in virtualised environments.
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.
Major vendors in virtualisation moves
Microsoft, Citrix, Novell and Sun Microsystems all made announcements around virtualisation overnight.
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.
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.
IE7 under attack from 'accidental' zero-day exploit
Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) users are threatened by a zero-day exploit that may have been "accidentally" let loose by Chinese security researchers, is expected to cause havoc over the holiday period, according to several security companies.
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.
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.
VMware reveals ESX 4.0 features
VMware's forthcoming ESX Server 4.0 hypervisor update will allow users to change the amount of RAM allocated to virtual machines without rebooting them, VMworld 2008 attendees heard this week in the US.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whitepapers
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. The attendee of this webcast will learn more about the innovative features and functions of Windows...
Windows Server 2008 Overview
This webcast provides a brief overview of major improvements in Windows Server 2008. It discuses new features include: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory services (i.e., such as restartable AD), granular password polices, and improved auditing. Windows Server 2008 ...
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...
What's Up With Windows Server 2008
Microsoft released the new desktop, Windows Vista, in November 2006... but that's just the start. A new version of Server's right on its heels - formerly code-named "Longhorn Server". Windows Server 2008 will pack a ton of new stuff, from...
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...
Five Things About Windows Server 2008 You Might Not Know
As an instructor, I tend to assume that everyone knows all the features of an application, and I am sometimes surprised by clients and students who really don't know them. This white paper discusses five things you might not know...
Intro to Windows Server 2008 Virtualization
This webcast explains the new virtualization features in Windows Server 2008 and lists the system requirements. It also demonstrates the steps necessary to install Windows Server virtualization. Training, Virtualization, Windows Server 2008 ...
Simplifying Windows Server 2008 Deployment
Dell eases the shift to Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 OS by pre-configuring new energy-efficient servers and helping IT teams deploy and install the systems. Application Servers, Infrastructure Management, Training and Certification, Windows NT - 2000 - 2003, Windows Server...
Windows Server 2008 R2 Technical Overview
Windows Server 2008 R2 is the latest version of the Windows Server operating system from Microsoft. Building on the features and capabilities of the Windows Server 2008 release version, Windows Server 2008 R2 allows one to create solution organizations that...
Implementing Windows Server 2008 Security
This webcast examines and lists the features of Group Policy settings in Windows Server 2008. It demonstrates the steps for implementing Group Policy settings and the process of upgrading them. It also explains the purpose of security templates that can...
Virtualized Storage and Windows Server® 2008
Storage virtualization is nothing new, but what is new and exciting with regard to storage virtualization and Windows Server® 2008? In this podcast, Computerworld Vice President Bill Laberis poses this question to Dell's Stan Stevens, who explains the core benefits...
How Security Features in Windows Server 2008 Can Save You Money
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 OS provides added security measures to combat data theft. Application Servers, Security Management, Windows NT - 2000 - 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista ...
Best Practices: Migrating to Windows Server 2008
The best and easiest ways to migrate to Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 OS. Application Servers, Infrastructure Management, Training and Certification, Windows NT - 2000 - 2003, Windows Server 2008 ...
Windows Server 2008 Deployment Overview
Windows Server 2008 deployment will leverage many of the core concepts and tools provided in Business Desktop Deployment 2007 and extend those to Windows Server 2008. The new accelerator will offer comprehensive role-based guidance for all phases of deployment, aligned...
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...
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...
Windows Server 2008 Kernel Advances
This webcast, presented by the co-author of Windows Internals (Microsoft Press), goes beneath the surface to explore the new features and enhancements in the Windows Server 2008 operating system to improve security, scalability and reliability. The attendee will learn about...
Install Exchange 2007 Prerequisites for Windows Server 2008
The presenter of this webcast shows how to install the prerequisites for installing Exchange 2007 onto Windows Server 2008. Email, Training, Windows Server 2008 ...
Windows Server 2008 Server Manager
The presenter of this webcast provides a look into Windows Server 2008 Server Manager which consolidates tools into a single interface to allow administrators to more effectively administrate and manage the server. Application Servers, Training, Windows Server 2008 ...
Overview of New Security Features in Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Longhorn, otherwise known as Microsoft Windows Server 2008 has a lot of new features, especially deployment and security features. Today we're talking about Bitlocker. No, it isn't a place where you keep all your bits. It is an important...
How Windows Server 2008 Benefits SQL Server 2008
The combination of SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 makes a powerful platform for mission-critical data and business intelligence solutions. Together, SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 provide a highly compelling solution for security, compliance, and high availability....
Performance Tuning Guidelines for Windows Server 2008 R2
This paper describes important tuning parameters and settings that one can adjust to improve the performance of the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system. This paper describes each setting and its potential effect to help one make an informed decision...
Managing Windows Server 2008 R2: Executive Overview
Windows Server 2008 R2 represents a significant milestone in Microsoft's ongoing efforts to help customers streamline the management of their unique IT infrastructures. This white paper begins with a brief discussion of today's IT management challenges. It highlights many new...
When to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008/Longhorn
Windows Server 2008, previously code named Longhorn, is a serious OS upgrade that will provide customers with loads of new features. But that word upgrade is pretty scary for most IT managers. So listen to expert Matthew Paul - who...
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...
Managing Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 represents a significant milestone in Microsoft's ongoing efforts to help customers streamline the management of their unique IT infrastructures. This white paper begins with a brief discussion of today's IT management challenges. It discusses many...
How Ready Are You to Upgrade to Microsoft Windows Server 2008?
There has been a lot of buzz about Server 2008, otherwise known as Longhorn. But the question on many IT peoples' minds is whether their infrastructure is ready for it. Wouldn't it great if there was a tool that would...
Performance Tuning Guidelines for Windows Server 2008
This paper describes important tuning parameters and settings that can result in improved performance for the Windows Server 2008 operating system. Each setting and its potential effect are described to helps one make an informed judgment about its relevance to...
Failover Clustering in Windows Server 2008 R2 - In Brief
Failover clustering is an important feature of the Windows Server platform that can improve server availability. When one server fails, another server begins to provide service in its place. This process is called failover. Failover clusters in Windows Server 2008...
Running Microsoft SQL Server 2008 on Windows Server 2008
Separately, Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 provide compelling benefits that can deliver real improvements to IT environment and justify the decision to upgrade. Together, Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 can maximize returns by integrating improvements in...
Failover Clustering in Windows Server 2008 R2
Failover clusters are used by IT professionals who need to provide high availability for services or applications; failover clusters help IT departments keep their mission-critical services up and running. In Windows Server 2008 R2, the improvements to failover clusters are...
The Role of Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008
Hyper-V simplifies Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 OS migration by enabling virtual machine partitioning and isolation and using page sharing to optimize memory. Application Servers, Infrastructure Management, Server Consolidation, Virtualization, Windows Server 2008 ...
