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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:  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, 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

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

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

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

How Ready Are You to Upgrade to Microsoft Windows Server 2008?

There has been a lot of buzz about Server 2008, otherwise known as Longhorn. But the question on many IT peoples' minds is whether their infrastructure is ready for it. Wouldn't it great if there was a tool that would let you know? Fortunately a Readiness Advisory Utility is available...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware

Webcasts 2009-09-22

Overview of New Security Features in Windows Server 2008

Microsoft Longhorn, otherwise known as Microsoft Windows Server 2008 has a lot of new features, especially deployment and security features. Today we're talking about Bitlocker. No, it isn't a place where you keep all your bits. It is an important component Longhorn that adds two cool new features: Whole disk...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Security, Microsoft Windows, Software

Webcasts 2009-09-22

Crutchfield Case Study: A Win-Win Situation

Fast growth had pushed Crutchfield's data center to the maximum capacity of its cooling unit. The company wanted to reduce the number of physical machines to avoid buying a new air conditioner as well as streamline server management. By implementing Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-VTM on DellTM...

Tags: Crutchfield Corp., Data Centers, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Servers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software

Case studies 2009-09-22

Simplifying the Data Center with Hyper-Vâ„¢ and Dell

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 with Hyper-V™ offers virtualization capabilities that can help IT organizations simplify their data center and streamline the IT infrastructure. Dell provides a fully engineered, end-to-end, holistic virtualization solution that includes hardware, services and support for Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V. Read this white paper to find...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Data Center, Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software

White papers 2009-09-22

Reducing IT Deployment Time, Labor and Costs with Hyper-V and Dell

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 with Hyper-V™ offers virtualization capabilities that can help IT organizations reduce server deployment time, cut labor requirements and lessen operating costs. In this white paper, learn how Dell provides a fully engineered, end-to-end, holistic virtualization solution that includes hardware, services, and support for Windows Server 2008...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Information Technology, Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Storage, Hardware, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software

White papers 2009-09-22

Microsoft ships one-click 'workaround' for critical SMB2 flaw

With exploit code in circulation and facing a race against time to fix the SMB v2 vulnerability haunting Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has shipped a one-click "fix-it" workaround to help users avoid malicious hacker attacks. by Ryan Naraine

Tags: Workaround, Flaw, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Smb/Sme, Hacking, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-09-18

TechNet Webcast: Technical Overview of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 (Level 300)

Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 helps to manage the virtual infrastructure by using the enhancements to Hyper-V in the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system. The presenter will discuss the new features of Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2, including support for Windows Server 2008 R2 capabilities like...

Tags: Webcast, Migration, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Virtual Machine, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Desktop Virtualization, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware

Webcasts 2009-09-09

Enabling the Windows Optimized Desktop through Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows Server 2008 R2

There is more pressure than ever on information technology IT departments to deliver business value, despite the challenges of shrinking budgets, rapidly changing technologies, and increasing security issues. Organizations need technologies that help them reduce costs, manage their dynamic workforce, enhance end users' experiences, and increase productivity.

Tags: Desktop, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Strategy, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Management

White papers 2009-09-01

Red Hat Enterprise Linux beats Microsoft Windows Server 2008 in value, cost

Evaluate the savings, performance, and overall value of a Red Hat Enterprise Linux deployment versus a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 deployment. In this whitepaper, the two systems are compared over a six-year period, with various e-commerce configurations covering small, medium, and large business scenarios. This comparison takes into consideration...

Tags: Enterprise Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Inc., Microsoft Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Microsoft Windows, Hardware

White papers 2009-09-01

Hosting Firm Expands Offerings, Expects to Save $166,000 in Costs in First Year

As a leading Windows-based hosting provider, MaximumASP keeps up with the latest developments in Microsoft technologies, recently evaluating a prerelease version of Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise. The company determined that its upcoming hosting solution - MaxESP - would benefit from several key features in the new operating system, including...

Tags: High-performance, Microsoft Corp., Hosting Company, Microsoft IIS Server, Leadership, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Management, Operating Systems, Software

Case studies 2009-09-01

University Improves Performance, Provisioning; Cuts Costs With Virtualization

Founded in 1975, Universidade Vila Velha UVV has grown into the largest private university in Espirito Santo, Brazil. Its IT staff of 15 professionals is responsible for managing the entire UVV infrastructure, which is accessed by 1,500 faculty members and 18,000 students. UVV needed to replace its aging servers with...

Tags: Data Center, Virtualization, Performance, Environment, Provisioning, Microsoft Corp., Data Centers, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software

Case studies 2009-09-01

Manufacturer Cuts Costs, Improves Service, Streamlines Management With Virtualization

Calcados Marte is a leading manufacturer of women's footwear, with 2009 revenues expected to reach U.S.$165 million. The Brazilian company relies on technology to share data among its internal users and widely dispersed resellers. With just four people on its IT staff responsible for managing its IT infrastructure, Calcados Marte...

Tags: Virtualization, Information Technology, Manufacturer, Microsoft Corp., Calcados Marte, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Manufacturing, Gender And Diversity, Servers, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Human Resources, Hardware

Case studies 2009-09-01