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Windows Server 2008

By Roger Howorth, ZDNet UK on 03 March 2008 12:38 PM

Tags: microsoft, windows, server, 2008, longhorn, hyper-v, .net, nap

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Overview

Windows Server 2008

The good:

Important new features reduce the cost of running corporate networks, including Network Access Protection, Server Core, PowerShell and Read Only Domain Controllers
Many existing components, such as IIS, Terminal Services and the file-sharing protocol have also had a thorough overhaul

The bad:

Many new features are not compatible with older Windows desktop and server systems
Upgrades to existing servers will need careful planning
More care is needed when purchasing Terminal Service Client Access Licences
.NET framework and PowerShell are not available in Server Core configurations
Training is required to make good use of the Server Core option

The bottomline:

Windows Server 2008 presents some compelling reasons to upgrade.

RRP: TBA

Editors’ rating:

7.5/10

Related topics:

microsoft, windows, server, 2008, longhorn, Hyper-V , .net

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