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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration


Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is the company's latest server operating system. Officially launched in February 2008, Windows Server 2008 is the successor to Microsoft's previous server OS, Windows Server 2003. This topic page features news, guides and expert technical advice for working with Windows Server 2008, as well as tips on several new features such as Server Core, Hyper-V and the read-only domain controller (RODC). You'll also find details on enhancements to Microsoft Terminal Services and Active Directory, and a variety of new Windows Server 2008 tools and utilities for Windows administrators.
IN THIS TOPIC:  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (46) , NEWS (40) , VIDEO (4) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (10) , DEFINITIONS (1)

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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.

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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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  VIDEO: 1 - 3 of 4
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 - 1 of 1
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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