Server 2008 - Manageability, security, reliability
Windows Server 2008 is Microsoft’s most advanced server operating system yet. WS8 allows users to develop and manage applications, provide a secure network infrastructure, and increase management efficiency. Active Directory gives the functionality needed to configure and administer system, user, and application settings. Server Core and IIS 7.0 represent radical changes to WS8. Administrators will find that placing Server Core (SC) machines in branch offices to perform domain controller functions is an excellent use of slightly older hardware. The smaller footprint of SC allows the OS to do more with less system resources, and the reduced attack surface and stability make ...
Windows SBS 2008 Premium extends functionality
The Premium version of SBS 2008 adds licenses for SQL Server 2008 and a second Windows Server 2008 to the standard version. While the main function for the second Windows Server 2008 could be to run as a Domain Controller in a remote office, the server could be used as a Terminal Services server, opening up thin-client and point-of-sale options for many deployments. In addition, the box can take workload off the SBS server that runs Exchange, SharePoint Services, and Windows Server Update Services. Windows SBS 2008 Premium runs on 64-bit hardware only. For most small companies, Small Business Server ...
Windows Small Business Server 2008 gets it right
Designed to be the only software sitting at the center of a small-business network, Windows SBS 2008 packs a wealth of functionality in one package, including Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Windows Server Update Services, and the potential to integrate Office Live Small Business 2008. Network and server security are available with SBS, and trial versions for Forefront for Exchange and Windows Live OneCare Server are included in the package. The administration of the package is relatively easy and can be done remotely. Windows SBS 2008 only runs on 64-bit hardware. For most small companies, ...
Control your storage with a Windows Home Server
Microsofts new Windows Home Server (WHS) is a software-based, home-user oriented network-attached storage environment. Unfortunately, it lags features such as parental controls and auditing. The Windows Home Server has good NAS-features (you can move all your files off your computer and onto your network), an image-based backup with file-by-file recovery, and bare metal restoration capabilities. Good remote access features round the Microsoft offering, and a robust Software Development Kit (SDK) may promote a future plug-ins development culture. Related posts:No fix yet: New bug in Windows OS Dell pitches Ubuntu over Windows No discounts for Windows 7 anymore
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Server 2008 - Manageability, security, reliability
Windows Server 2008 is Microsoft’s most advanced server operating system yet. WS8 allows users to develop and manage applications, provide a secure network infrastructure, and increase management efficiency. Active Directory gives the functionality needed to configure and administer system, user, and application settings. Server Core and IIS 7.0 represent radical changes to WS8. Administrators will... [Read more]
Windows SBS 2008 Premium extends functionality
The Premium version of SBS 2008 adds licenses for SQL Server 2008 and a second Windows Server 2008 to the standard version. While the main function for the second Windows Server 2008 could be to run as a Domain Controller in a remote office, the server could be used as a Terminal Services server, opening up thin-client and point-of-sale options for many deployments. In addition, the box can take workload... [Read more]
Windows Small Business Server 2008 gets it right
Designed to be the only software sitting at the center of a small-business network, Windows SBS 2008 packs a wealth of functionality in one package, including Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Windows Server Update Services, and the potential to integrate Office Live Small Business 2008. Network and server security are available with SBS, and trial versions... [Read more]
Control your storage with a Windows Home Server
Microsofts new Windows Home Server (WHS) is a software-based, home-user oriented network-attached storage environment. Unfortunately, it lags features such as parental controls and auditing. The Windows Home Server has good NAS-features (you can move all your files off your computer and onto your network), an image-based backup with file-by-file recovery, and bare metal restoration capabilities. Good... [Read more]
