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Windows Server 2008

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by David Davis on August 27, 2008

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Our first review of Windows Server 2008 RC0

by David Davis on October 17, 2007

I recently wrote an article for WindowsNetworking.com where I reviewed Windows 2008 Server RC0 - the latest version.

In this review of Windows Server 2008, I take a look at the features and benefits of Microsoft’s newest and most advanced server Operating System. What is new, why should you try it out, and how can it help you? I cover the new Look and Feel of Server 2008, the Enhanced Security Features, the new and improved IIS 7.0 web server, the new Windows deployment service (WDS), how to secure your network with Network Access Protection (NAP), the new Server Manager application, and the great new Windows virtualization features.

To read the full article, please see this link: Windows 2008 Server - First Look.

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How to configure the new Windows Server 2008 advanced firewall MMC snap-in

by David Davis on September 26, 2007

Recently I published an article over at WindowsNetworking.com covering “How to configure the new Windows Server 2008 advanced firewall MMC snap-in“. In this article, I discuss how the new Windows 2008 Server firewall is very different from Windows 2003.

Since its inception, the Windows Server 2003 SP1 firewall has been a basic, inbound-only, host based, stateful firewall. With Windows Server 2008, the built-in firewall has been dramatically improved. Let’s find out how the new advanced firewall can help you and how to configure it using the MMC snap-in.

Why should you use the Windows host-based firewall?

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News on the upcoming Windows Virtualization OS: Codename Viridian

by David Davis on May 24, 2007

Well, just like those entertainment news shows on TV have celebrity gossip - us “techie” people have our celebrity gossip. Here is the latest-

News on the upcoming Windows Virtualization OS: Codename Viridian

(yes, just like those shows, maybe this shouldn’t be called news but, gossip)

(and no, I’m not leaking anything confidential here as this has been posted on many other websites and was discussed with Microsoft people in the room at a public seminar)

Microsoft will have a higher end virtualization solution that will take on VMware ESX - head to head

This next OS is currently codename – Veridian and it will be released along with the Longhorn Server OS (now dubbed “Windows 2008″)

CLICK HERE FOR VIRTUALIZATION TRAINING – VIRTUAL SERVER & VMWARE

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How to Boot from a USB Flash Drive

by David Davis on March 14, 2007

Booting your Windows OS from a USB Flash drive is simple to setup and can save your day!
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Microsoft Virtual Server Cloning

by David Davis on January 9, 2007

With Microsoft Virtual Server, you can easily clone your virtual machines to have a new Virtual server up and running in minutes. I learned how in this video series, on Microsoft Virtualization!

If you are going to do this frequently, you should create a syspreped copy of Windows. However, for a periodic clone, you can do the following:

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Improve your Windows XP Administrator Skills

by David Davis on January 3, 2007

Would you like to be a better Windows XP Administrator? I know that you can already use Windows but what about really administering a fleet of Windows XP desktops? Would you like to improve your skills as a Windows XP Administrator? How about doing things like configuring your desktop firewall, Anti-Virus, spyware removal and prevention, and slipstreaming? If so, checkout the new Windows XP Desktop Administration video training series by David Davis.

If you click here, you can watch a 6 minute demo of the video. This is hands-on stuff that you won’t find in some of those other videos!

Click on the Article link to find out more of what is contained in this awesome Windows XP video series…..

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Windows DNS Server 101 Part 2

by David Davis on February 13, 2006

Most of us work more on a client each day than a server so it makes sense to begin learning about DNS on a client. Do you know how to find your current DNS server IP address? Let’s walk through doing this with both the command line and the graphical interface.

In part 2, let’s look at DNS from a client perspective.

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Windows DNS Server 101: Part 1

by David Davis on February 13, 2006

Windows DNS Server is pervasive in almost every organization today. This article assumes that you know very little about Windows DNS server so we will cover the highlights of Windows DNS Server, from a beginner’s perspective.
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