Windows Server 2008 includes a little something for nearly everyone

Networking Technology Update This newsletter is sponsored by Klir Technologies Forget "free IT trials," how about just plain "free IT"? Klir Analytics is web-based IT management that puts you in the driver's seat. No complex installs and no long deployments with armies of consultants. Signup and in less than 30 minutes you'll see what's really happening on your network. Get the free version now and see the advantages for yourself! Networking Technology Update, 06/06/07 Windows Server 2008 includes a little something for nearly everyone By John Fontana It’s been years in the making, but Microsoft’s next server platform is finally in the stretch run and while it doesn’t appear revolutionary, it’s looking like the final release will deliver a grab bag of goodies to users looking to ease management, network and security issues. How to Build a Next-Gen Infrastructure Get expert advice, and real-world tips and tricks from network IT professionals on how to build the next-generation application, storage and management infrastructures that will take your organization to new levels of productivity and efficiency. Click here to download this Executive Guide But it isn’t all good news since Microsoft released in April the Beta 3 of Longhorn, now officially known as Windows Server 2008. Gone from the planned final release by the end of 2007 are highly touted virtualization capabilities, designed to move users onto the next level with the white-hot technology. Virtualization was originally suppose to be baked into the server but will ship separately within 180 days of the server’s final release. On top of that, in May Microsoft cut three features from what is now called Windows Server Virtualization, including a highly anticipated live migration option. Even though users will have to wait for those capabilities, the Longhorn Beta 3 is feature complete, according to Microsoft, and comes with enough new features that IT executives will be forced to make a list of must-haves before they begin rollouts. Windows Server 2008 is focused on three primary areas: management, including Server Core technology; security, such as BitLocker drive encryption and Read-only Domain Controllers; and performance, including a redesigned TCP/IP stack. For more on this story, please click here.

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