Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration

MUST READ Author Mark Minasi dissects Windows 2008 VIDEO - Whether you are looking for reasons to deploy Windows Server 2008 or waiting, best-selling Windows server author Mark Minasi offers his usual trenchant opinion in this exclusive interview. Minasi parses the best and worst of ... Windows Server 2008 Learning Guide LEARNING GUIDE - This guide provides resources on every aspect of your Windows 2008 migration, with info on developing a migration strategy and overviews of the most important new features. Building a Windows Server 2008 virtual test lab TIP - When it comes to preparing for Windows Server 2008, there's nothing like hands-on experience. Gary Olsen explains the quirks of creating a test environment for Windows Server 2008.

EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 46

	Utilizing Active Directory snapshots in Windows Server 2008 Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 23 Oct 2009 TIP - Taking snapshots of your Active Directory is a good idea if you plan on making any major changes. This tip walks you through the process of creating and managing snapshots in AD.

	Understanding Microsoft's NAP's internal and external components Submitted By: SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 24 Sep 2009 TIP - Knowing how -- and why -- the many components of Network Access Protection connect in Windows Server 2008 will prepare you to design the best security solution for your business.

	Microsoft's NAP can ensure security compliance Submitted By: SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 22 Sep 2009 TIP - Enforcement of security policies is as important to network environments as updated software is. Microsoft's Network Access Protection can verify whether a business is protected.

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NEWS: 1 - 3 of 40

	Enterprises eyeball new Windows server, Win 7 with care SearchWinIT.com | 23 Jul 2009 ARTICLE - The new server OS offers, among other things, a live migration feature in its Hyper-V hypervisor, as well as improved power efficiency.

	Microsoft adds hypervisor support to Windows Server 2008 R2 SearchWindowsServer.com | 11 May 2009 ARTICLE - Microsoft promises savings for companies running Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 operating systems.

	SP2 beta coming for Windows Server 2008, Vista SearchWinIT.com | 04 Dec 2008 ARTICLE - Hundreds of fixes and new hardware support await IT administrators in this SP2 beta release, available on TechNet.

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	Running Hyper-V on Server Core SearchWindowsServer.com | 20 Feb 2009 VIDEO - This screencast explains why Server Core is the ideal platform for the Hyper-V role in Windows 2008, and breaks down how to prepare it for Hyper-V deployment.

	Breaking down the RODC with Windows 2008 SearchWindowsServer.com | 20 Jun 2008 VIDEO - In part two of our interview with Microsoft senior technical product manager Justin Graham, learn how the read-only domain controller can help improve branch office security.

	New AD features in Windows 2008 SearchWindowsServer.com | 20 Jun 2008 VIDEO - In this video from TechEd 2008, Microsoft senior technical product manager Justin Graham discusses some of the lesser known improvements made to Active Directory with Windows Server 2008. Here you'll get details on features ...

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 10

	How to configure backups and perform restores in Windows Server 2008 By J. Peter Bruzzese, Ronald Barrett, and Wayne Dipchan | 21 Sep 2009 BOOK EXCERPT - Discover tips on backing up your Windows Server 2008 operating system and data as well as info on performing restores in this chapter excerpt from "Windows Server 2008 How-To".

	Microsoft Hyper-V Management Tutorial SearchWindowsServer.com | 10 Mar 2009 LEARNING CENTER - Considering a Hyper-V deployment? Check out this collection of tips, book excerpts and video presentations for a better understanding of Microsoft's virtualization technology.

	Windows Server 2008 Learning Guide SearchWindowsServer.com | 08 Jan 2009 LEARNING GUIDE - This guide provides resources on every aspect of your Windows 2008 migration, with info on developing a migration strategy and overviews of the most important new features.

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 2 of 2

	MinWin 07 Dec 2009 WORD - MinWin is the code name for the core components of the Windows operating system. MinWin runs the kernel, the TCP/IP stack and basic system services; it is self-contained and has no understanding of, or dependence upon, the ...

	Server Core 14 Aug 2008 WORD - Server Core is a bare-bones installation option for computers running the Windows Server 2008 operating system. The installation results in a server environment that is easy to manage and maintain but offers less ...

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