Microsoft File Server Migration Toolkit 1.1

Microsoft has just released and updated version of this great tool. FSMT offers a step-by-step process, simplifying the task of migrating file services. It provides the necessary tools to help minimize the impact to users, resulting in a more manageable environment. The main reason for this updated release is support for Windows Server 2008. I've …

Hyper-V Server 2008 Getting Started Guide

This guide helps you become familiar with Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 by providing instructions for creating a virtual machine and configuring virtual networks. For more information about Hyper-V Server 2008, see the Microsoft Web site (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=129170). Download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=26426203-de3c-4d74-851e-4e1388a81d5f&DisplayLang=en

Hyper-V Now Available!

Hyper-V, one of the key features of Windows Server 2008, has now released to manufacturing (RTM) and is available for deployment into production environments. A beta of Hyper-V was included with Windows Server 2008 and this update provides the final release. The Hyper-V update will be available through Windows Update from July 8th. I’ve upgraded …

Windows Server 2008 Security Configuration Wizard and SC Configuration Manager 2007 SP1

With ConfigMgr 2007 SP1 released, we now have support for running ConfigMgr on Windows Server 2008. Microsoft has released an update that adds the required information, so the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) can lock down the ConfigMgr Site Systems. Download the update here. Overview:The Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) is an attack-surface reduction tool for the …

Windows Server 2008 Videos

Check out these cool Windows Server 2008 videos… Windows Server 2008 - Crouching Robot Windows Server 2008 - Command Line Windows Server 2008 - Exerciser More great stuff about Windows Server 2008 can be found at http://serverunleashed.com.

Hyper-V RC1 Release Available

Update for Windows Vista (KB949587)Install this update to enable remote management of a Windows Server 2008 computer running the Hyper-V RC1 role. Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB950049)The Release Candidate 1 (RC1) update to the Hyper-V role provides improvements to security, stability, performance, user experience, forward compatibility of configurations, and the programming model. …

MCITP: Enterprise Administrator

Friday I passed the both the "TS: Configuring System Center Configuration Manager 2007" and the "PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator" test (exam number 70-401 and 70-647). The ConfigMgr test was very easy but the Enterprise test was a challenge. I recommend that you update your trust skills before taking this test. The passing score …

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 management tools for the Hyper-V RC0

The Windows Vista Service Pack 1 management tools for the Hyper-V release candidate are now available. This update package installs the Hyper-V remote management tools on a computer that is running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). This package includes the following: •The Hyper-V Manager. The Hyper-V Manager is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in …

Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista

Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tool (RSAT) for Windows Vista is now available for download. RSAT enables IT administrators to remotely manage roles and features in Windows Server 2008 from a computer running Windows Vista SP1. It includes support for remote management of computers running either a Server Core or full installation option of Windows Server …

Windows Server 2008 Clustering Whitepapers

Microsoft has released a number of whitepapers on Windows Server 2008 clustering: Microsoft High Availability Strategy White Paper Overview of Failover Clustering with Windows Server 2008 Quick Migration with Hyper-V Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering Architecture Overview WS2008 Failover Clustering Datasheet WS2008 Multi Site Clustering Download