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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Administration


Microsoft's release of Windows Server 2008 R2 represents more than just an update to Windows 2008. In fact, in many ways it's a completely new enterprise operating system loaded with new features and functionality. So what's new in Windows Server 2008 R2? Look no further. This topic page features the latest news and expert reviews covering all the key improvements made to Windows Server 2008 R2, with details on Active Directory, Terminal Services or RDS, Internet Information Services (IIS), DirectAccess and more. You'll also find details on upgrade requirements and Windows 7 integration, with tips on installing and deploying Windows Server 2008 R2 in your environment.
IN THIS TOPIC:  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (16) , NEWS (11) , VIDEO (3) , DOWNLOADS (1)

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Windows Server 2008 R2: Not your father's R2 upgrade
TIP - Find details on improvements to Windows Server 2008 R2, and learn why unlike with Windows 2003 R2, this Microsoft release could be well worth the upgrade.
Top 10 things you don't know about Windows Server 2008 R2
TIP - Oftentimes it's the little things that count. While improvements to Hyper-V have gotten most of the press, other changes to R2 have fallen under the radar.
Windows Server 2008 R2 gives managers plenty to think about
ARTICLE - With the arrival of Windows Server 2008 R2, IT managers can look forward to upgrades to Active Directory, Terminal Services and Hyper-V, to name a few.
Key DFS improvements in Windows Server 2008 R2
TIP - With Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft has addressed certain scalability problems in DFS that have remained constant through the years, including issues with file replication.

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Small changes go a long way with IIS 7.5
Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 17 Nov 2009
TIP - Minor improvements could make a big splash with the latest version of Internet Information Services. Find out what's new for IIS 7.5 with Windows Server 2008 R2.
How Windows Server 2008 R2 stands up to security checks
Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 09 Nov 2009
TIP - Every Windows release is described as "the most secure OS yet." So how does Windows Server 2008 R2 measure up to normal security standards?
BitLocker in R2 provides data protection for semi-protected servers
Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 30 Oct 2009
TIP - While more commonly associated with desktop security, Microsoft's BitLocker To Go technology in Windows Server 2008 R2 is also ideal for protecting branch office servers.
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Microsoft reverses support plan for Exchange 2007 on Windows Server 2008 R2
SearchExchange.com | 05 Nov 2009
ARTICLE - Microsoft really does listen to its customers – especially when they are mad. The company changed course on its Exchange Server 2007 support policy this week.
Windows Server 2008 R2 gives managers plenty to think about
SearchWindowsServer.com | 21 Oct 2009
ARTICLE - With the arrival of Windows Server 2008 R2, IT managers can look forward to upgrades to Active Directory, Terminal Services and Hyper-V, to name a few.
Active Directory tops the list of hot Windows Server 2008 R2 features
SearchWindowsServer.com | 08 Oct 2009
ARTICLE - IT pros are more excited about the new Active Directory features in Windows Server 2008 R2 than anything else, including Hyper-V with live migration
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The Windows Report -- Gearing up for Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2
SearchWindowsServer.com | 19 Oct 2009
VIDEO - Could enthusiasm over Windows 7 speed up Windows Server 2008 R2 deployments? In the latest edition of The Windows Report, Greg Shields tackles that question and talks about some of his favorite new R2 features.
The Windows Report -- Will AD have your back in Windows 2008 R2?
SearchWindowsServer.com | 14 Aug 2009
VIDEO - In the August edition of The Windows Report, Don Jones discusses what to expect from the new Active Directory Recycle Bin in Windows Server 2008 R2, and Gary Olsen demonstrates how to quickly perform an AD replication health ...
The Windows Report -- BranchCache for Windows 2008 R2
SearchWindowsServer.com | 27 Jul 2009
VIDEO - In the July edition of The Windows Report, Microsoft MVP Gary Olsen offers his thoughts on Windows Server 2008 R2's BranchCache feature, followed by a new tip for cleaning up your server from Windows expert Brien Posey.
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What to expect from Windows Server 2008 R2
Published by: SearchWindowsServer.com | 11 Nov 2008
PODCAST - In this podcast, learn what's changing in the areas of AD, failover clustering and more with Windows 2008 R2, plus how user feedback has affected some of the other improvements.
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