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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 (19) , NEWS (35) , VIDEO (3) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (6) , BEST WEB LINKS (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 ...
Analyze server history with new tool in Windows 2008
TIP - Learn to use the Reliability and Performance Monitor in Windows Server 2008 to spot cause-and-effect trends that could impact server reliability.
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 19
When (and when not) to use Windows server failover clustering
Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 04 Aug 2008
TIP - While clustering offers several benefits to IT shops running Windows Server 2008, IT pros should also be aware of the potential disadvantages before implementing them.
Windows Server 2008 RemoteApps give Terminal Services a boost
Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 09 Jun 2008
TIP - RemoteApps in Windows Server 2008 give Terminal Services administrators the ability to create a published desktop -- without the desktop.
Analyze server history with new tool in Windows 2008
Submitted By: SearchWinComputing.com | 23 May 2008
TIP - Learn to use the Reliability and Performance Monitor in Windows Server 2008 to spot cause-and-effect trends that could impact server reliability.
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  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 35
Windows Server 2008 has slim lead over Ubuntu in power test
SearchEnterpriseLinux.com | 02 May 2008
ARTICLE - Windows Server 2008 has a slim lead over Ubuntu in one power consumption test, but differences among operating systems make true comparison difficult.
Remote administration tools readied for Windows Server 2008
SearchWinIT.com | 26 Mar 2008
ARTICLE - IT managers can monitor Windows Server 2008 from a desktop that runs Vista with Service Pack 1.
Windows Server 2008 security not as advertised, says researcher
SearchSecurity.com | 26 Mar 2008
ARTICLE - Argeniss founder and CEO Cesar Cerrudo will show off flaws in Windows Server 2008 next month at the HITBSecConf2008 in Dubai. Microsoft says it's reviewing his findings.
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  VIDEO: 1 - 3 of 3
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 6
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.
What to include in a Windows Server 2008 migration strategy
By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest, McGraw-Hill Companies | 14 Apr 2008
BOOK CHAPTER - This chapter excerpt examines four major activities a Windows Server 2008 migration strategy must cover and outlines a migration order for virtual service offerings.
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  BEST WEB LINKS: 1 - 1 of 1
Longhorn Blogs
LonghornBlogs.com | 01 Oct 2003
BEST WEB LINK - Interested in learning more about Longhorn from the inside out? Check out LonghornBlogs.com. This is an active web community whose frequent posters include Microsoft employees, MVPs and developers with access to "Developer ...
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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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