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- SteelEye DataKeeper for Windows Server 2008 R2
- Keeping things alive - SteelEye DataKeeper for Windows Server 2008 R2 launched. by Dan Kusnetzky
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2009-11-17
- Portlock Leap Frog 5.13.0.2311 (Windows)
- Portlock Leap Frog will assist you in creating a bootable Virtual Hard Disk VHD for native Windows deployment with your Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 machine. The VHD can be used as the running operating system on supported hardware without a virtual machine or hypervisor....
- Tags: Portlock Leap Frog, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Software
- Software downloads 2009-11-11
- Windows Server 2008 R2 finally gets its day in the sun
- I'd like to know more....about when respective updates to SBS and EBS solutions will be coming.EBS, SBSHi. stay tuned for the next post. you aren't going to like the non answer. MJEasy Migration from Windows Server would be greatThat would be the best feature!!!!Use RHEL or somethingPeople do not understand...
- Tags: Servers, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Mission-Critical Services, server, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- Windows Server 2008 R2 finally gets its day in the sun
- Microsoft officials highlighted the company's wave of enterprise server products during the kick-off keynotes at the company's TechEd Europe conference on November 9. Among this wave is Windows Server 2008 R2 (WS2008R2) -- the server complement to Windows 7, which has a lot of unsung features that could be of...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Enterprise Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2009-11-09
- Microsoft does a 180 on Exchange 2007 support (in a good way)
- After notifying customers and partners that Exchange Server 2007 wouldn't be able to run on Windows Server 2008 R2, the latest version of WIndows Server, the Exchange team has reversed its decision. by Mary Jo Foley
- Tags: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2009-11-04
- Power Solutions Article: High-Availability Virtualization with Dell EqualLogic Arrays and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
- The Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Release 2 (R2) Hyper-V™ platform introduces capabilities designed to deliver high availability for virtualized data centers. Integrating a Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series storage area network into Hyper-V virtualized environments helps organizations capitalize on new Hyper-V capabilities, including live migration, hot-add storage, and storage platform features...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Virtualization, Microsoft Windows Server, Dell EqualLogic, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Storage, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2009-11-04
- Power Solutions Article:Â Power Solutions Article: Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V on Dell Servers
- Microsoft® Hyper-V™ technology provides a simplified virtualization platform integrated directly into the Microsoft Windows Server® 2008 OS. This article provides an introduction to Hyper-V virtualization, discusses the overall architecture and underlying technologies, and offers guidance on best practices for deployment on Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers.
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Dell EqualLogic, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Power Solutions, Dell Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Servers, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Storage, Hardware
- White papers 2009-11-04
- Live Webcast: Enhanced Availability in a Virtual Data Center with the Dell PS Series and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
- Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V™ introduces new capabilities designed to deliver high availability for virtualized environments. To capitalize on these capabilities, organizations must design an infrastructure that includes a robust, reliable shared-storage solution with built-in redundancy and tight integration of virtualization management capabilities. Join this live...
- Tags: Virtual Data Center, Dell Computer Corp., Webcast, Microsoft Windows Server, Dell EqualLogic, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Data Center Virtualization, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Storage, Hardware, Data Centers, Data Management, Virtualization
- Webcasts 2009-11-03
- Microsoft makes final version of Windows compatibility toolset available
- In September, Microsoft unveiled a beta of a toolset that was designed to improve compatibility between Vista and Windows 7 (as well as Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2). The Redmondians made available on October 27 the final version of that tool, known as the Platform Update for...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2009-10-27
- 10 reasons to consider upgrading to Windows Server 2008 R2
- Windows Server 2008 R2 offers numerous improvements that should make life easier for a lot of admins. Brien Posey runs down the key features.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Brien Posey, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Download resources 2009-10-22
- Microsoft shows off file classification in Windows Server 2008 R2
- As to that mounting fevertegRE: Microsoft shows off file classification in Windows Server 2008 R2All in all, it wasn?t too painful to be the one grilled instead of the one grilling. But it definitely made me happy that sexy costumesI?m usually the one asking the questions instead of answering them.
- Tags: Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-10-14
- ISV Speeds Time to Market, Cuts Cost of Ownership, Expands Visibility in Market
- Global 360 is a leading provider of document and process management software through its flagship Process360 software. Most Global 360 customers are planning to upgrade to the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems - and want to be sure that their Process360 software will continue to run....
- Tags: Global 360 Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Operating Systems, Enterprise Software, Software
- Case studies 2009-10-14
- Red Hat, Microsoft deliver on virtualization interop promises
- It's more than notable that Red Hat and Microsoft have delivered on some aspects of their cross certification virtualization promises. Here's what was delivered today (verbatim, from the Red Hat press release), following pledges of both companies last February: Validation of Red Hat Enterprise...
- Tags: Virtualization, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Open Source, Linux, Servers, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware, Paula Rooney
- Blog posts 2009-10-07
- Software Vendor Speeds Deployment of Web-Based Applications by Up to 75 Percent
- RepliWeb - an independent software vendor focused on optimizing Web deployment and content replication processes - wanted to ensure that its products supported the most current operating system technology. As a result, it implemented Windows Server 2008 R2 and is taking advantage of new Internet Information Services 7.5 features to...
- Tags: Deployment, Software Company, Operating System, Web-based Application, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web Technology, Operating Systems, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Windows, Software
- Case studies 2009-10-01
- University Cuts Downtime, Saves Thousands of Dollars a Year in Data Center Costs
- Indiana University is a large state university and leading research center with 100,000 students. The university's Auxiliary Information Technology AIT department, which manages IT services for auxiliary departments, deployed Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V virtualization technology in its data center. The IT staff continued to look for opportunities to enhance...
- Tags: Data Center, Microsoft Windows Server, Downtime, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software
- Case studies 2009-10-01
- Organization Expects to Boost Employee Productivity by a Third and Cut IT Costs
- With offices in more than 40 countries, Finpro needed ways to improve productivity and cut costs. By using the DirectAccess and BranchCache features in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, employees can save as much as a third of their workweek through faster, trouble-free network access and downloads. Finpro...
- Tags: Information Technology, Productivity, Microsoft Corp., IT Cost, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Operating Systems, Software
- Case studies 2009-10-01
- Hosting Provider Cuts Server Management Time by 20 Percent With New Solution
- Belgium-based Combell provides hosted Web and application services for a growing number of European customers. The company deployed Windows Server 2008 to help improve efficiency, but it was interested in additional virtualization and management enhancements. To meet its needs, Combell chose to deploy Windows Server 2008 R2. As a result,...
- Tags: Server Management, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Storage, Hardware, Data Management
- Case studies 2009-10-01
- Construction Company Improves Efficiency, Reduces IT Support Costs by 80 Percent
- BSH Insaat wanted to centralize its data storage and improve the efficiency of its workflow. To meet these needs, the company deployed Windows Server 2008 Foundation. Employees can now locate important documents more easily from inside and outside the office, which increases productivity and results in additional business for the...
- Tags: Information Technology, Efficiency, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Construction, Strategy, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Management
- Case studies 2009-10-01
- PetroChina Virtualizes for Efficiency, Expects 40 Percent Reduction in Server Hardware
- PetroChina wanted to maximize the operational efficiency of its IT system. To do this, the company upgraded to Windows Server 2008 R2 to take advantage of the enhanced Hyper-V technology and features such as Cluster Shared Volumes. As a result, the company expects to reduce server hardware by more than...
- Tags: Information Technology, Efficiency, PetroChina, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Strategy, Servers, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Management, Hardware
- Case studies 2009-10-01
- Italian University Boosts Productivity, Expects to Save $219,000 in IT Costs in First Year
- The University of Macerata deployed Windows Server 2008 R2, taking advantage of improved Hyper-V, Active Directory, and power-management features, along with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2. Now, the university saves time and strengthens security with Single Sign On SSO identity management, provisions new virtual servers in just...
- Tags: Information Technology, University, Microsoft Corp., Server Virtualization, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Authentication/Encryption, Ip storage, Directory Services, Virtualization, Security Administration, Servers, Hardware, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Enterprise Software, Security
- Case studies 2009-10-01
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