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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 (26) , NEWS (38) , VIDEO (3) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (7) , DOWNLOADS (1) , 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 ...
What to expect from Windows Server 2008 R2
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.
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 26
Network Access Protection in Windows Server 2008: Should you care?
Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 10 Nov 2008
TIP - While Network Access Protection might not be as flashy as some of Windows 2008's other new features, admins shouldn't overlook the security benefits it has to offer.
Considerations in building GeoClusters for Windows Server 2008
Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 27 Oct 2008
TIP - Creating geographically dispersed clusters over multiple sites in Windows 2008 is a challenge even for seasoned admins. Learn how to set up GeoClusters using third-party support.
Breaking down the Windows Server Backup tool for Windows 2008
Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 22 Oct 2008
TIP - Find documentation on what's new with Microsoft's NTBackup tool (Windows Server Backup), included with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista.
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  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 38
WSUS 3.0 SP2 will offer fixes only
SearchWinIT.com | 07 Nov 2008
ARTICLE - A beta for WSUS 3.0 SP2 is due out later this year or early next year, according to one of the technology's developers. It will load on Windows Server 2008 R2.
Live migration will debut in Windows Server 2008 R2
SearchWinIT.com | 08 Sep 2008
ARTICLE - Microsoft's hypervisor will have live migration capabilities by the time Windows Server 2008 R2 hits in 2010.
Windows expert sizes up Server 2008
SearchWinIT.com | 08 Sep 2008
ARTICLE - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is no Vista. IT shops are checking out the new server. Don Jones, Microsoft MVP shares his thoughts on the server and on its future direction.
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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 ...
Author Mark Minasi dissects Windows 2008
SearchWindowsServer.com | 12 May 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 ...
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 7
Overlooked security in Windows Server 2008
SearchWindowsServer.com | 24 Nov 2008
SPECIAL REPORT - In this series expert Don Jones goes over the security issues involved with Windows PowerShell, Server Core and Network Access Protection with Microsoft Windows Server 2008.
Developing a solid Windows Server 2008 backup and recovery strategy
Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest | 04 Aug 2008
BOOK EXCERPT - This book excerpt provides details on new backup and recovery features for Windows Server 2008, along with tips for creating a quality backup and restore plan.
PowerShell resources for Windows Server 2008
Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest | 01 Aug 2008
BOOK EXCERPT - Interested in learning Windows PowerShell? This book excerpt provides tips for those looking to get the most out of Microsoft's scripting language.
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  DOWNLOADS: 1 - 1 of 1
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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  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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