Go and get it while it's hot: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=8F22F69E-D1AF-49F0-8236-2B742B354919&displaylang=en This is Windows Server 2008 RC1 with the Hyper-V Beta components. Lots of changes since the preview, huge improvements in performance, stability and compatibility as well as: Support for installing Hyper-V on Windows Server core. Support for clustering of Hyper-V. Support for VSS backup of Hyper-V. Integration … Continue reading Hyper-V Beta now available for download!
Operating Systems
The TechNet Windows Server 2008 Technical Library
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BitLocker Drive Encryption Design and Deployment Guides
The Windows BitLocker Design and Deployment guides describe the various aspects of planning for deploying Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption for Windows Vista Enterprise and Windows Vista Ultimate computers in an enterprise environment. The document is organized in two guides, and you should carefully consider each guide before you deploy BitLocker Drive Encryption.Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption … Continue reading BitLocker Drive Encryption Design and Deployment Guides
Windows Vista Pre-Build VHD available for download
Download the Windows Vista pre-configured virtual hard drive and get a head start on testing applications on Windows Vista. OverviewFor organizations with complex desktop infrastructures, whether large or small, Windows Vista Enterprise is the operating system designed specifically to help realize a better return on IT investments. In this VHD, you'll have the opportunity to … Continue reading Windows Vista Pre-Build VHD available for download
SoftGrid for Windows Vista
On July 1st, MS will release an update to SoftGrid that will add support for Windows Vista. SoftGrid, a part of the Desktop Optimisation Pack (Software Assurance customers only) is an application virtualisation and streaming solution that resolves issues surrounding software deployment: Application compatibility issues Regression testing Self service Rapid deployment For further informantion on … Continue reading SoftGrid for Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008 Core
Windows Server 2008, when it ships later this year, will include an installation option called “Server Core” that allows admins to set up a minimal environment to run a handful of roles. At TechEd 2007 in Orlando, Microsoft announced that it will be adding yet another admin-selectable role option to Server Core: Internet Information Services … Continue reading Windows Server 2008 Core
WSUS 3.0 Release Candidate Beta Now Available
The Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 3.0 RC delivers new features that enable admins to more easily manage and deploy updates across the organization. New features in WSUS 3.0 include a new MMC -based UI with advanced filtering and reporting, improved performance and operational reliability, flexible deployment options to improve branch office support, and more … Continue reading WSUS 3.0 Release Candidate Beta Now Available
Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 Released
The final version of the Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 are now released. If you are already familiar with ACT 5.0 make sure you download the new bits and the refreshed product guide here. If you want to learn more about the tools and resources around application compatibility for Windows Vista - please visit our TechNet site. For … Continue reading Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 Released
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