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whitepaper What's Up With Windows Server 20082008-04-10 Microsoft
  Microsoft released the new desktop, Windows Vista, in November 2006... but that's just the start. A new version of Server's right on its heels - formerly code-named "Longhorn Server". Windows Server 2008 will pack a ton of new stuff, from some really good news in Active Directory to some nifty new deployment tools, a quarantine system that'll help to keep the worm-ridden systems off of the network, a revamped Web server, and a few truly long-awaited changes in group policy. How to find out about all of this? Well, attend this short webcast by the guy who's been explaining new operating systems since Windows 1.0.

Tags: Server Platforms - OS, Staff Training		   
whitepaper 10 Cool Things to Do With the Powershell2008-04-04 Microsoft
  This webcast shows some of the neat things programmers can do with PowerShell with regards to server administration. There are 10 demos one can run through ranging from simple queries for services to enumerating information in Active Directory. Some of the scripts use lists of computers, some prompt for a computername. Each script shows a different thing programmers can do with PowerShell to quickly create administration scripts.

Tags: Staff Training, Data Infrastructure		   
whitepaper Master Your Domain: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services2008-04-03 Quest Software
  This whitepaper addresses Active Directory or, more accurately, Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS), as it is now known with Windows Server 2008. In addition, Microsoft has also made some interesting technological changes to Active Directory. Although they are not radical, the changes will interest administrators and architects, especially those working with branch offices and those challenged by password policy restrictions.

This paper introduces the changes made to Active Directory and addresses the impact for organizations with Active Directory already installed.

Tags: Security Administration, Server Platforms - OS, Data Infrastructure, LAN - WAN		   
whitepaper Hosting Webcast Series: Windows Server 2008 - Technical Features and Benefits2008-03-27 Microsoft Tips
  This webcast presents a high level overview of Windows Server 2008, the next generation server operating system for the hosting industry. With the fantastic new features such as dramatic improvements in Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0, Powershell, Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS), Hyper-V (Windows Virtualization) and Terminal Services, Windows Server 2008 is not only the best server OS Microsoft has ever shipped it is Hosting Ready out of the box!

Tags: Server Platforms - OS, Data Infrastructure		   
whitepaper Starbucks Reduces Costs and Prepares for Growth With Server Upgrade2008-03-17 Microsoft
  Starbucks Coffee Company is the leading roaster and retailer of specialty coffees in the world. In order to simplify its complex server environment, while still supporting its growth plans, Starbucks decided to implement a new domain structure and upgrade to Active Directory Domain Services in the 64-bit edition of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise. As a result, Starbucks expects to achieve easier IT management, enhanced auditing capabilities, and cost savings.

Tags: Server Platforms - OS, Data Infrastructure		   
whitepaper Medical Services Group Reports 65% Healthier Performance With New Terminal Services2008-03-06 Microsoft
  According to Weeg, the remote access and application publishing solution of Citrix and Windows Server 2003 required a lot of handholding by his staff. Safe, reliable, and efficient remote access was critical if the IT staff were to embark on other projects. They were in need of more flexibility within Active Directory. MedPro's IT department was already familiar with using Terminal Services in the Windows Server 2003 operating system, so the decision to try a two-server test deployment of Windows Server 2008 was simple. Weeg's daily work schedule was full, so he decided to hire Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Bryan Vincent Associates (BVA) in Phoenix to design and execute the deployment.

Tags: Data Infrastructure		   
whitepaper Directory Deployment Planning Checklist2008-03-05 Isode
  When planning a directory deployment, there are a lot of things to take into account. This paper has been written to help those planning a directory deployment, and in particular Isode partners working on directory deployments for their customers and prospects. As the specifics of the approach taken will depend on the deployment requirements this paper does not attempt to be prescriptive, there are no "Right answers". Instead, a series of questions that (may) need to be asked are listed.   
whitepaper Global Manufacturer Restores and Enhances Directory Service With Remediation Strategy2008-02-15 Microsoft Tips
  Founded in 1902, British American Tobacco (BAT) is one of the world's largest cigarette manufacturers. The primary issue was the site replication topology, which did not align with BAT's wide area network and meet replication requirements. A lack of network connectivity to all sites from a central location made it extremely difficult to devise a plan to stabilize the environment and measure progress. The absence of a proactive monitoring system also added to the problems facing BAT. To deal with the problem, ITC Infotech turned to Microsoft Services Premier Support. To craft a solution, Microsoft Services chose to deploy the Active Directory Risk Assessment Program (ADRAP), delivered by Tom Daniels of the Premier Field Engineering organization. The ADRAP identified and prioritized risks, recommended fixes and defined success metrics.

Tags: Data Infrastructure		   
whitepaper BoKS Access Control for Desktops and Microsoft Active Directory: Using BoKS Access Control for Desktops to Secure Your Active Directory Environment2008-02-13 Fox Technologies
  Admittedly, from a technical point of view and if one ultimately use smart cards only, some of the benefits organizations achieve using BoKS Access Control for Desktops could also be achieved in a Microsoft-only environment, issuing certificates using the Microsoft CA and deploying through Active Directory. However, network administrators in organizations using BoKS Access Control for Desktops maintain they had good reasons to go with Fox.

Tags: Data Infrastructure		   
whitepaper TechNet Webcast: Planning for Active Directory Domain Services (Level 300)2008-02-11 Microsoft
  Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is a server role of the Windows Server 2008 operating system. AD DS provides a distributed directory service that can be used for centralized, secure management of the network. This webcast focuses on the architectural decision trees for Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. It answers questions one may have about infrastructure requirements in various organization types and provide scalability and/or architectural recommendations to design Active Directory Domain Services implementation. The Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guides are the next version of Windows Server System Reference Architecture (WSSRA).

Tags: Server Platforms - OS, Data Infrastructure