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| Jun 19 2007, 3:48 PM EDT (current) | matthew_paul | 1 word added, 22 words deleted |
| Jun 19 2007, 3:41 PM EDT | matthew_paul | 386 words added |
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What are the key features for Windows Server 2008 and their related technologies?
Server Management •
Server Core: command‐line only install option for Windows Server 2008 •
Server Manager: New interface providing a single, centralized location for administration of roles and features •
Windows PowerShell: powerful object‐based command shell with scripting capability
Web and Applications Platform •
Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0: redesigned web server with modular capability, improved performance and security, and refinements in remote deployment, extensibility and administration •
.NET Framework 3.0: Complete ASP.NET integration for IIS, no reliance on IIS Metabase •
Windows Media Services: updated, available as separate download •
Web Publishing: significant enhancements for Windows SharePoint Services (version 3.0 integrated) and FTP (encryption capability). FTP will also be available as a separate download at RTM.
Remote Infrastructure (Branch Office) •
Active Directory: enhancements including Read‐Only Domain Controller, Administrative Role Separation, Restartable Active Directory and SYSVOL replication using DFS •
Bitlocker Drive Encryption: hardware‐based OS and data volume encryption •
Next‐generation TCP/IP stack provides faster network transfers and reduced packet loss •
SMB 2.0 and Transactional File I/O: file sharing performance and restrictive constraints increased
Anywhere Application Access •
Terminal Services Gateway: provides remote terminal server access via SSL, eliminating need for VPNs or special firewall rules for RDP Terminal Services Remote Programs: runs server‐based applications locally with zero footprint client installation •
Terminal Services Web Access: Web‐based interface for both desktop (RDP) and application access
Security and Policy Enforcement •
Secure Wireless LAN: native encryption and policy objects to control wireless network access •
Network Access Protection: client health validation with the ability to quarantine non‐compliant devices • devices
Multiple security enhancements to Active Directory and Certificate Services
Server Virtualization •
New virtualization technologies (available post‐RTM) will allow customers to consolidate servers, create more flexible test environments, and increase uptime and disaster recovery time •
Hypervisor provides virtual machine hardware access without the need for emulation, greatly improving performance and portability •
Virtual Machines can be run on Server Core, reducing resource contention by removing nonessential service components
High Availability •
Failover Clustering: next‐generation cluster solution simplifies setup, troubleshooting and administration •
Also includes multiple quorum models and geographically dispersed cluster support
Server Management •
Server Core: command‐line only install option for Windows Server 2008 •
Server Manager: New interface providing a single, centralized location for administration of roles and features •
Windows PowerShell: powerful object‐based command shell with scripting capability
Web and Applications Platform •
Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0: redesigned web server with modular capability, improved performance and security, and refinements in remote deployment, extensibility and administration •
.NET Framework 3.0: Complete ASP.NET integration for IIS, no reliance on IIS Metabase •
Windows Media Services: updated, available as separate download •
Web Publishing: significant enhancements for Windows SharePoint Services (version 3.0 integrated) and FTP (encryption capability). FTP will also be available as a separate download at RTM.
Remote Infrastructure (Branch Office) •
Active Directory: enhancements including Read‐Only Domain Controller, Administrative Role Separation, Restartable Active Directory and SYSVOL replication using DFS •
Bitlocker Drive Encryption: hardware‐based OS and data volume encryption •
Next‐generation TCP/IP stack provides faster network transfers and reduced packet loss •
SMB 2.0 and Transactional File I/O: file sharing performance and restrictive constraints increased
Anywhere Application Access •
Terminal Services Gateway: provides remote terminal server access via SSL, eliminating need for VPNs or special firewall rules for RDP Terminal Services Remote Programs: runs server‐based applications locally with zero footprint client installation •
Terminal Services Web Access: Web‐based interface for both desktop (RDP) and application access
Security and Policy Enforcement •
Secure Wireless LAN: native encryption and policy objects to control wireless network access •
Network Access Protection: client health validation with the ability to quarantine non‐compliant devices • devices
Multiple security enhancements to Active Directory and Certificate Services
Server Virtualization •
New virtualization technologies (available post‐RTM) will allow customers to consolidate servers, create more flexible test environments, and increase uptime and disaster recovery time •
Hypervisor provides virtual machine hardware access without the need for emulation, greatly improving performance and portability •
Virtual Machines can be run on Server Core, reducing resource contention by removing nonessential service components
High Availability •
Failover Clustering: next‐generation cluster solution simplifies setup, troubleshooting and administration •
Also includes multiple quorum models and geographically dispersed cluster support
