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Microsoft has released its latest and greatest version of its Windows Server operating system. The previous generation, Server 2000 and 2003, has done sterling work for many companies, both large and small, and it’s clear that the new release has to be...
Whatever size your business is, now is the time to bite the bullet and upgrade to Server 2008...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2013-09-15 01:11:13
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Launched on 27 February, Windows Server 2008 is designed to run on 32-bit and 64-bit processors from Intel and AMD, including multicore versions -- many of which were unheard-of when Windows Server 2003 was first released. Virtualisation is fast becomi...
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 filesharing protocol have...
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...
Windows Server 2008 presents some compelling reasons to upgrade.
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Microsofts long-awaited Windows Server 2008 delivers advancements in speed, security and management, but its virtualisation and network-access control features come up short. In our testing of Windows Server 2008 we found that Microsoft has made a num...
Windows Server 2008 is significantly faster than Windows Server 2003; easy to configure and manage host based security...
The anticipated feature, the Hyper-V server virtualisation tool, is missing; The Final Word Windows Server 2008 is definitely faster, more manageable and secure. But its still missing the virtual link.
Windows Server 2008 is definitely faster, more manageable and secure. But its still missing the virtual link.
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A monster of an OS platform, but one which is wrapped up with kid gloves with unprecedented handholding and support and management infrastructure. Without doubt, the best Windows Server release ever, offering unparalleled levels of capability and power...
A monster of an OS platform, but one which is wrapped up with kid gloves with unprecedented handholding and support and management infrastructure. Without doubt, the best Windows Server release ever, offering unparalleled levels of capability and power...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated: 2013-09-15 01:11:13
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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.
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 filesharing protocol h...
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...
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...
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pcadvisor.co.uk Updated: 2013-09-15 01:11:13
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Microsofts long-awaited Windows Server 2008 delivers advancements in speed, security and management, but its virtualisation and network-access control features come up short. In our testing of Windows Server 2008 we found that Microsoft has made a...
Windows Server 2008 is definitely faster, more manageable and secure. But its still missing the virtual link. Tom Henderson and Rand Dvorak, Network World...
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Microsoft has released its latest and greatest version of its Windows Server operating system. The previous generation, Server 2000 and 2003, has done sterling work for many companies, both large and small, and it's clear that the new release has to be...
Don't wait for SP1 - whatever size your business is, now is the time to bite the bullet and upgrade to Server 2008...
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Microsoft will release Windows 2008 Server as the direct successor to Windows 2003 Server in the spring of next year. The new server OS, also known under the code name Longhorn, shares a code base with Windows Vista and incorporates many additions. Us...
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Microsofts attempt at toppling VMware VI3 is chock-full of classic embrace-and-extend goodness, including support in System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (tested in beta) for managing VI3 assets. The Hyper-V hypervisor technology is sound and sh...
Streamlined MSCVMM user interface, VM image library, Quick Migration feature, ability to manage VMware VMs...
MSCVMM only in public beta, no equivalent to VMotion, official Linux support limited to Suse Linux Enterprise Server 10; The Final Word Microsofts attempt at toppling VMware VI3 is chock-full of classic embrace-and-extend goodness, including support i...
Microsofts attempt at toppling VMware VI3 is chock-full of classic embrace-and-extend goodness, including support in System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (tested in beta) for managing VI3 assets. The Hyper-V hypervisor technology is sound and sh...
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Pros Tight security, thanks to reduced attack surfaceSmall build installs lightning fastOnly binaries required to run server role are installed Cons How do you feel about the DOS prompt?No upgrade path from Server Core to full build, or vice versaNo sh...
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infoworld.com Updated: 2013-09-15 01:11:13
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You couldnt ask for more, or for less. Windows Server 2008’s fine-grained, modular configurability lets you shrink the OS footprint down to virtualization guest-friendly size, and Server Core drops the Windows GUI to dramatically reduce the memory r...
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crn.com
Updated: 2013-09-15 01:11:13
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With a half-dozen mouse clicks, and less than fifteen minutes of effort, you can turn a single server into two servers. A few more mouse clicks, and a few more minutes, and youve got three servers. The servers can run Windows Server 2003. Those server...
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VirtualizationReady or Not, VMware, Here Comes Hyper-V By Cameron Sturdevant2008-07-16 Article Views: 9251Article Rating: / 15 Rate This Article:Poor Best Add This Article To: Digg this Del.icio.us Slashdot Y! My Web E-mail Print Furl Goog...
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Hyper-V is finally here -- almost. With the recent delivery of Release Candidate 1, Microsoft is shifting from major engineering operations mode to cross-the-is-and-dot-the-ts mode. The majority of the Hyper-V bits, including an ever-expanding list o...
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Microsofts attempt at toppling VMware VI3 is chock-full of classic embrace-and-extend goodness, including support in System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (tested in beta) for managing VI3 assets. The Hyper-V hypervisor technology is sound and shoul...
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Finally, late in February, shipping versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 made it into users hands. I checked out a copy of Server 2008 Enterprise installed on our current server Editors Choice, the HP ProLiant DL380 G5, and found improvements...
Overhauled TCP/IP stack for faster performance. Stripped-down Server Core role for headless operation. Improved Terminal Services. New read-only domain controllers for better remote site security.
No Hyper-V until after the summer. Pricey.
A step up from Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 is faster and stuffed with must-have features for Windows networks. But the platforms push for 64-bit operation may make some folks wait...
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