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Volume Activation 2.0 Resources for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 2008-03-01 Microsoft

Windows Vista is a line of operating systems developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, Tablet PCs, and media centers. Windows Server 2008 is the most recent release of Microsoft Windows's server line of operating system. This paper provides a list of resources available to support planning, deployment, and operations for activating volume editions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 using Volume Activation 2.0.

Tags: Windows Vista

Deploying Windows Server 2008 With System Center 2008-02-19 Microsoft

With the release of System Center Configuration Manager 2007, server administrators can now take advantage of the same operating system deployment tools that client administrators have been able to use for several years. In the past, server administrators often performed manual installations of Windows Server using the CD or DVD, then spent hours configuring the server. Some administrators went a step further and built unattended setup routines by creating a unattend.txt file and perhaps using Remote Installation Services (RIS) to automate the install process to avoid having to be physically present at the server console. More advanced administrators took advantage of Automated Deployment Services (ADS) for Windows Server 2003 to completely automate the entire server build process.

Partner Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 2008-02-01 Microsoft

Microsoft has been working with the partner community to help plan, build, test and deploy leading-edge solutions based on the Windows Server 2008 platform by providing early access to code, training, testing and certification support. Recognizing the increased value to their customers, hundreds of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) have demonstrated their support for the upcoming Windows Server 2008 platform with the development of a wide variety of business applications for industries, including accounting, commerce, engineering, financial services, healthcare, retail and supply chain, based on the new offerings. Thousands more industry partners continue to work with Microsoft on product testing and evaluation, and are currently developing new applications, device drivers, services and solutions to help support Windows Server 2008.

Microsoft IT's Top Five Management and Operations Features in Window Server 2008 2008-02-01 Microsoft

Although the deployment of the Windows Server 2008 operating system is still in its relatively early stages, Microsoft Information Technology (Microsoft IT) has already discovered noticeable benefits in the day-to-day management and operation of its network environment as Windows Server 2008 makes its debut in data centers across the enterprise. Microsoft IT manages one of the largest network infrastructures in the world in addition to being the first and best customer of Microsoft. Being an early adopter of Windows Server 2008 has provided Microsoft IT the opportunity to learn firsthand how some of the new and enhanced features have made significant impacts in its day-to-day operations.

Advanced Virtualization Benefits of Windows Server 2008 Editions for the Enterprise 2008-02-01 Microsoft Tips

IT departments today are under increasing pressure to manage and support expanding computer resources, while at the same time reducing costs. Server virtualization, which enables multiple Virtual Machines (VMs) to run concurrently on the same physical server, has become a broadly accepted method to meet these requirements. By converting underutilized physical servers into virtual machines that run on a single physical server, organizations can reduce space and hardware costs in the data center. Also, because virtual machines are generally much faster to recover in a disaster than are physical computers, virtualization also increases server uptime and reliability.

Tags: Virtualization

Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Technical Overview 2007-12-01 Microsoft

The Intel Itanium architecture provides one of the most reliable and scalable platforms currently available for mission-critical Windows Server deployments. Windows Server 2008 builds upon this inherent scalability and processing power to provide an ideal platform for enterprise-scale workloads such as large databases, Line-Of-Business (LOB) applications, and custom applications, including workloads migrating from RISC-based UNIX servers. Windows Server 2008 introduces a new edition specific to Itanium: Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems. This edition raises the profile of Microsoft support for Itanium while focusing support on the workloads - databases, line-of-business applications, and custom applications - for which customers choose Itanium.

Microsoft System Center and Windows Server 2008: Better Together 2007-10-01 Microsoft

Windows Server 2008 is the most recent version of the Windows Server operating system. The Microsoft System Center family of solutions helps the user implement Windows Server 2008 in your organization with less effort and complexity than previous versions of Windows Server. The System Center solutions discussed in this white paper include Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, System Center Operations Manager 2007, System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007, System Center Data Protection Manager 2007, and Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization. This paper discusses how System Center solutions augment and enhance the new features in Windows Server 2008 and reduce the amount of effort required to plan, build, deploy, and operate Windows Server 2008 - based solutions.

Windows Server 2008, Multi-Core Servers, and the Future of Enterprise Computing 2007-07-01 Intel

The IT industry is on the cusp of a new data center paradigm, driven by the impending release of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and empowered by the availability of 64-bit, multi-core servers. Together, these technology advances offer the foundations of a truly dynamic data center, able to deliver unparalleled business agility from a highly compact, cost-effective and efficient IT infrastructure. This paper discusses the advantages of adopting 64-bit, multi-core Intel-based servers as a platform standard during enterprise migration to Windows Server 2008, and the implications of these platforms for enterprise infrastructure and applications, and for business software development.

Server Efficiency: Make The Case 2007-06-26 ZDNet UK

Welcome to the PDF version of ZDNet's Intel-sponsored Server Efficiency special report. Here, we present an overview of the key issues facing datacentre managers, examine blade servers and take a look at Microsoft's upcoming Windows Server 2008 release.

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Title	Date Added	Company
Volume Activation 2.0 Resources for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008	2008-03-01	Microsoft
Windows Vista is a line of operating systems developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, Tablet PCs, and media centers. Windows Server 2008 is the most recent release of Microsoft Windows's server line of operating system. This paper provides a list of resources available to support planning, deployment, and operations for activating volume editions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 using Volume Activation 2.0. Tags: Windows Vista
Deploying Windows Server 2008 With System Center	2008-02-19	Microsoft
With the release of System Center Configuration Manager 2007, server administrators can now take advantage of the same operating system deployment tools that client administrators have been able to use for several years. In the past, server administrators often performed manual installations of Windows Server using the CD or DVD, then spent hours configuring the server. Some administrators went a step further and built unattended setup routines by creating a unattend.txt file and perhaps using Remote Installation Services (RIS) to automate the install process to avoid having to be physically present at the server console. More advanced administrators took advantage of Automated Deployment Services (ADS) for Windows Server 2003 to completely automate the entire server build process.
Partner Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008	2008-02-01	Microsoft
Microsoft has been working with the partner community to help plan, build, test and deploy leading-edge solutions based on the Windows Server 2008 platform by providing early access to code, training, testing and certification support. Recognizing the increased value to their customers, hundreds of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) have demonstrated their support for the upcoming Windows Server 2008 platform with the development of a wide variety of business applications for industries, including accounting, commerce, engineering, financial services, healthcare, retail and supply chain, based on the new offerings. Thousands more industry partners continue to work with Microsoft on product testing and evaluation, and are currently developing new applications, device drivers, services and solutions to help support Windows Server 2008.
Microsoft IT's Top Five Management and Operations Features in Window Server 2008	2008-02-01	Microsoft
Although the deployment of the Windows Server 2008 operating system is still in its relatively early stages, Microsoft Information Technology (Microsoft IT) has already discovered noticeable benefits in the day-to-day management and operation of its network environment as Windows Server 2008 makes its debut in data centers across the enterprise. Microsoft IT manages one of the largest network infrastructures in the world in addition to being the first and best customer of Microsoft. Being an early adopter of Windows Server 2008 has provided Microsoft IT the opportunity to learn firsthand how some of the new and enhanced features have made significant impacts in its day-to-day operations.
Advanced Virtualization Benefits of Windows Server 2008 Editions for the Enterprise	2008-02-01	Microsoft Tips
IT departments today are under increasing pressure to manage and support expanding computer resources, while at the same time reducing costs. Server virtualization, which enables multiple Virtual Machines (VMs) to run concurrently on the same physical server, has become a broadly accepted method to meet these requirements. By converting underutilized physical servers into virtual machines that run on a single physical server, organizations can reduce space and hardware costs in the data center. Also, because virtual machines are generally much faster to recover in a disaster than are physical computers, virtualization also increases server uptime and reliability. Tags: Virtualization
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Technical Overview	2007-12-01	Microsoft
The Intel Itanium architecture provides one of the most reliable and scalable platforms currently available for mission-critical Windows Server deployments. Windows Server 2008 builds upon this inherent scalability and processing power to provide an ideal platform for enterprise-scale workloads such as large databases, Line-Of-Business (LOB) applications, and custom applications, including workloads migrating from RISC-based UNIX servers. Windows Server 2008 introduces a new edition specific to Itanium: Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems. This edition raises the profile of Microsoft support for Itanium while focusing support on the workloads - databases, line-of-business applications, and custom applications - for which customers choose Itanium.
Microsoft System Center and Windows Server 2008: Better Together	2007-10-01	Microsoft
Windows Server 2008 is the most recent version of the Windows Server operating system. The Microsoft System Center family of solutions helps the user implement Windows Server 2008 in your organization with less effort and complexity than previous versions of Windows Server. The System Center solutions discussed in this white paper include Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, System Center Operations Manager 2007, System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007, System Center Data Protection Manager 2007, and Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization. This paper discusses how System Center solutions augment and enhance the new features in Windows Server 2008 and reduce the amount of effort required to plan, build, deploy, and operate Windows Server 2008 - based solutions.
Windows Server 2008, Multi-Core Servers, and the Future of Enterprise Computing	2007-07-01	Intel
The IT industry is on the cusp of a new data center paradigm, driven by the impending release of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and empowered by the availability of 64-bit, multi-core servers. Together, these technology advances offer the foundations of a truly dynamic data center, able to deliver unparalleled business agility from a highly compact, cost-effective and efficient IT infrastructure. This paper discusses the advantages of adopting 64-bit, multi-core Intel-based servers as a platform standard during enterprise migration to Windows Server 2008, and the implications of these platforms for enterprise infrastructure and applications, and for business software development.
Server Efficiency: Make The Case	2007-06-26	ZDNet UK
Welcome to the PDF version of ZDNet's Intel-sponsored Server Efficiency special report. Here, we present an overview of the key issues facing datacentre managers, examine blade servers and take a look at Microsoft's upcoming Windows Server 2008 release.