Eduardo Petizme.com | MVP : Windows Server

! Four mistakes that can kill virtual machine performance

Petizme — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:18:51 GMT

Hi,

From SeachVirtualization site, see below:

1: Virtual machine screensavers
Screensavers are an absolute requirement for desktops in the hallways of our brick-and-mortar offices. They ensure that a user who walks away from his computer returns to one that has been secured against prying eyes. Screensavers can also provide protection in data centers. If screensavers on servers activate and lock the console after a few minutes of inactivity, they can protect that environment from an intruder who gains physical access.

But screensavers are a quiet consumer of processor resources. No matter how insignificant that screensaver seems, the processor power required to draw the pipes crawling across the screen or to scroll your favorite company slogan consume a percentage points of overall processor power. While that might not seem like much, consolidated virtual environments might have 10 or 15 virtual machines (VMs) running on a single virtual host. These percentage points add up when they are multiplied by the number of VMs. Even worse, if your environment uses hosted desktops through a virtual desktop implementation, this practice likely costs even more.

So turn them off. Remember that many environments enforce screensavers through group policies, which may mean an exclusion from existing group and corporate security policies.

2: Managing from the console
As with screensavers, this practice is a big no-no in virtualized environments because of the level of resources required to create and maintain an instance of the Explorer shell. Just logging into a virtual machine is hard on that VM's processor utilization. The process of creating a shell for the console can spike processor utilization during the login and logout process. Actually using any of the consoles on that server further consumes valuable resources. Logging in and accomplishing activity on your VMs' desktops increases the amount of memory they consume.

Microsoft provides the Remote Systems Administration Toolkit, PowerShell and VBScript, as well as many other tools for efficient virtual machine management. All these lightweight tools require much less VM capacity than a traditional login. So use them, and avoid wasting processing power and memory like an amateur.

3: Antivirus and anti-malware scanning of VM disk files
Your corporate security policy might not allow for the exclusion of Virtual Hard Disk or Virtual Machine Disk Format (VMDK) files from antivirus and anti-malware scans. But be aware that the real-time scans of such products can substantially reduce the overall performance of these files -- and, thus, their virtual machines. Since a VM's processing is highly dependent on its disk subsystem, any extra activities that slow down that process slow it down as well.

That's not to say that VM disk files shouldn't be subject to security scanning. Scheduled scans of such files can ensure that they don't get infected, without the processing overhead of real-time scans. Also, some of today's more advanced scanning products are beginning to incorporate virtualization awareness to reduce their overall impact. If your security policy will allow it -- or if you can bribe your security officer to look the other way -- definitely consider excluding these files from your real-time scans.

4: Windows Server's power options
At conferences around the country, I've encountered the final mistake repeatedly. The default power option of Windows Server 2008 upon installation is set to "Balanced." Of the three options available -- Balanced, Power Saver and High-Performance -- this is the second of the three in terms of overall system performance. You might save a few dollars on energy, but at the cost of wasting some of the server's processing power. Resetting the radio button to the high-performance option has a noticeable effect on how well VMs will perform.

More information and source here.

Eduardo Petizme.com
Microsoft MVP – Most Valuable Professional
MCSA Security 2000 & 2003 | MCITP Server 2008
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! Windows Server 2008 R2 – RTM – July 22

Petizme — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:23:31 GMT

Hi all,

Together w/ Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 is RTM (Release to Manufacturing) ! Product team announced yesterday in your blog.

“With evaluation software available for download in the first half of August and the full product available to customers with Software Assurance in the second half of August, RTM is more than just an engineering milestone. Occurring in lock-step with the release of the Windows 7 RTM, these two platforms are now ready for our partners to start testing and installing on their hardware. And that lock-step isn't a coincidence, it's a design goal.”

Some highghts:

For Administrators:

Hyper-V and Live Migration - still the big stars. R2's Hyper-V enables a complete server virtualization solution available out-of-the-box. Live Migration allows server administrators to migrate VMs between physical machines with no perceived downtime for current server connections and work streams. That means a more dynamic datacenter and more agility in meeting new business needs For more information on Hyper-V in R2, check out today's in-depth post on the Virtualization Team blog.
File Classification Infrastructure - FCI lets you manage your data based on its characteristics, including things like file type, user credentials and even content. Based on this kind of criteria, FCI can assign data different access restrictions, store it in different locations or simply push it into an entirely customized lifecycle scheme - all done automatically via policy. For me, this is one of the most exciting new features in R2.
Active Directory and Pervasive PowerShell - 240 new PowerShell cmdlets and several management consoles (including a new Active Directory interface) have been built on top of PowerShell. Active Directory has also been enhanced with the Active Directory Recycle Bin as well as AD Group Policy objects that give desktop administrators deeper capabilities when it comes to managing Windows 7 clients.
IIS 7.5 - The latest edition of Internet Information Server also sports updated management tools as well as application serving capabilities that now including support for PHP and .NET on Server Core installations.
Server Scalability - Not only is R2 Microsoft's first 64-bit-only operating system, it also supports up to 256 logical processors in a single server as well as all the latest CPU technologies. And, R2 has support for advanced storage technologies, including SAN management and solid state hardware.

For Users:

DirectAccess, for example, provides secure, always-on access to corporate networks no matter from what network a client might be connecting. Better yet, it provides a two-way relationship allowing desktop admins to manage clients the same way whether they're local or remote.
BranchCache allows users in remote offices to cache corpnet data locally, providing a better work experience for remote workers while simultaneously lowering expensive WAN bandwidth costs.
Remote Desktop and Applications - Windows Server 2008's Terminal Services has now evolved into R2's Remote Desktop Services, and it integrates so tightly with Windows 7 that administrators will be able to roll out virtualized applications and even entire desktop environments without users being able to tell that these tools aren't running locally. It's fast and can even be managed via policy. Very cool stuff.

Source: http://blogs.technet.com/windowsserver/archive/2009/07/22/windows-server-2008-r2-rtm.aspx

Bye,

Eduardo Petizme
Microsoft MVP – Most Valuable Professional
MCSA Security 2000 & 2003 | MCITP Server 2008
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! How to keep offline VMs updated ? Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2.0.1

Petizme — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:04:32 GMT

Hi,

This Solution Accelerator provides automated tools and guidance that IT professionals can use to update offline virtual machines efficiently and without exposing them to security risks.

Amazing !

Bye,

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The Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2.0.1 helps organizations maintain virtual machines that are stored offline in a Microsoft® System Center Virtual Machine Manager library. While stored, virtual machines do not receive operating system updates. The tool provides a way to keep offline virtual machines up-to-date so that bringing a virtual machine online does not introduce vulnerabilities into the organization’s IT infrastructure.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=8408ECF5-7AFE-47EC-A697-EB433027DF73&displaylang=en

Eduardo Petizme
Microsoft MVP – Most Valuable Professional
MCSA Security 2000 & 2003 | MCITP Server 2008
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! Official TechNet Webcasts for Microsoft Brazil by Petizme

Petizme — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:43:52 GMT

Hi all,

This semester I was selected by Microsoft TechNet Brazil to presenter two webcasts in portuguese.

Microsoft Forefront Messaging Security: The Next Generation of Virus and Spam Protection

The next release of Forefront Security for Exchange Server, along with Exchange Hosted Services and the Forefront Management Console, will offer the most comprehensive protection ever for Exchange messaging environments. This session provides an in-depth look at Microsoft's next generation of malware protection including multiple scan engine virus detection, improved spam detection technologies, added spyware and anti-phishing technologies, layered on-premise software and in-the-cloud services, as well as centralized management that provides better control over end-to-end messaging security.

December, 02

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032384206&culture=pt-BR

Security Advances of Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 is the second generation of server product to benefit from Microsoft's increased focus on security, and delivers some key architectural changes and security features that help make it more securable than ever. This session examines the security advances in Windows Server including Windows Server Core, Network Access Protection, Read Only Domain Controllers, and other protection technologies to highlight the security improvements. The session also includes an analysis of security issues, if any, that have arisen with Windows Server 2008 since product release.

December, 03

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032384265&culture=pt-BR

Bye,

Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
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! Enhancing TS Gateway Security with ISA Server 2006 @ TechNet Mag

Petizme — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:38:51 GMT

Hi All,

Yuri Diogenes, Brazilian ;) and T. Shinder (Isaserver.org) did an article to TechNet Mag about how to Enhancing TS Gateway Security with ISA Server 2006. See links below.

Yuri's Blog: http://blogs.technet.com/yuridiogenes/default.aspx

Article at TechNet Magazine: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc742827.aspx

Bye,

Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
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! FCS Kit w/ NAP- Beta Available at Connect

Petizme — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:46:21 GMT

Hi,

If you have Windows Server 2008 you can use NAP (Network Access Protection) to protect your network and now you can integrate with FCS (Forefront Client Security).

You can use FCS to protect your PC and NAP can this functionality.

"The Microsoft Forefront Integration Kit for Network Access Protection helps customers defend against malware threats by integrating two key Microsoft security technologies: Forefront Client Security and the new Network Access Protection feature in Windows Server® 2008.

The Kit helps protect customers by allowing them to configure health policies to monitor the state of Forefront Client Security in real time across their networks, and to remediate problems."

To learn more about the Kit, sign in to the Microsoft Connect Web site. Or, to join the program, click here.

You can see a video at NAP Blog Team.

More information here.

Bye,

Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
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! Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista with SP1 (x64)

Petizme — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:21:06 GMT

Hi,

Download now:

· Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista with SP1 (x64)

· Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista with SP1 (x86)

More information here.

Bye,

Eduardo Petizme
MVP Forefront Security
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! Updated: RTM of Win2008, Vista SP1 and WSus 3.0 SP1

Petizme — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:56:31 GMT

Hi All,

This week Microsoft Connect make avaliable Windows Server 2008 RTM, Vista SP1 and WSus 3.0 SP1.

Windows Server 2008 can be made at technet by subscribers of TechNet Plus.

Windows Vista SP1 can be made only by Beta Testers on Microsoft Connect.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/default.aspx

Technorati Tags: Windows Server 2008,Windows Vista,WSUS

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! Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) Beta is available

Petizme — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:53:36 GMT

Hi,

"This is something that of you have been waiting for a while now! Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) is essentially the WS08 version of the "Admin Pack". RSAT allows you to install many of the WS08 management tools on a Vista SP1 computer so you can remotely manage WS08 servers (full servers and server core). Some of the tools included in RSAT can also be used to manage WS03 servers as well. "

Microsoft® Remote Server Administration Tools enables IT administrators to remotely manage roles and features in Windows Server® 2008 from a computer running Windows Vista with Service Pack 1. It includes support for remote management of computers running a Server Core or Full Server installation of Windows Server 2008. This feature has been requested by customers as a replacement for the Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack.

To test the Remote Server Administration Tools Beta and obtain customer feedback, Microsoft offers a Feature Focus program for this update, starting November 28, 2007 on the Microsoft Connect site. By participating in the program, you have the opportunity to try the new Remote Server Administration Tools, and provide feedback directly to the product team. The download is available as part of the Windows Beta program at http://connect.microsoft.com/windows/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=9561.

Source: Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) Beta is now available!

Technorati Tags: Windows Server 2008

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Eduardo Petizme
MVP Windows Server System - ISA Server
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! Free Windows Server 2008 eBooks by MVP from Microsoft eLearning

Petizme — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:01:24 GMT

Hi,

Good study material for 70-648 and 70-649.

Introducing Windows Server 2008

Chapter 1: Introduction - 1,403 KB

Chapter 2: Usage Scenarios - 1,411 KB

Chapter 3: Windows Server Virtualization - 1,619 KB

Chapter 4: Managing Windows Server 2008 - 1,776 KB

Chapter 5: Managing Server Roles - 1,667 KB

Chapter 6: Windows Server Core - 1,698 KB

Chapter 7: Active Directory Enhancements - 2,814 KB

Chapter 8: Terminal Services Enhancements - 2,543 KB

Chapter 9: Clustering Ehancements - 2,024 KB

Chapter 10: Network Access Protection - 1,917 KB

Chapter 11: Internet Information Services 7.0 - 1,948 KB

Chapter 14: Additional Resources - 1,434 KB

Windows Server PowerShell Scripting Step by Step

Chapter 1: Overview of Windows PowerShell - 337 KB

Chapter 2: Using Windows PowerShell Cmdlets - 513 KB

Chapter 3: Leveraging PowerShell Providers - 381 KB

Source here.

Technorati Tags: Microsoft,Windows Server 2008,eBook,MVP

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Eduardo Petizme
MVP Windows Server System - ISA Server
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! Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V: A Hypervisor-Based Virtualization Solution

Petizme — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:21:16 GMT

Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V is designed to provide a reliable virtualization environment and integrated management solution that enables customers to virtualize their infrastructure and reduce costs. A great value, it will be available as a feature of Windows Server 2008 and will easily plug into your IT infrastructure, letting you take advantage of existing management tools and skill-sets with broad support from Microsoft and our partners.

With virtualization built into the operating system and with simpler, more flexible licensing policies, it's easier than ever to take advantage of all the benefits and cost savings of virtualization. Windows Server 2008 will provide the flexibility to create an agile and dynamic data center to meet your changing business needs. Four core scenarios are enabled by Hyper-V: server consolidation, business continuity, test and development, and dynamic data center. Combined with Microsoft System Center, this provides a complete and integrated server management solution that works with virtual machines and physical servers and helps extend the capabilities of Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V.
Key Hyper-V capabilities include:

1. New and improved architecture: New 64-bit microkernelized hypervisor architecture enables Windows Server virtualization to provide a broad array of device support and improved performance and security.
2. Broad operating system support: Broad support for simultaneously running different types of operating systems including 32-bit and 64-bit systems across different server environments, such as Windows, Linux, and others.
3. SMP support: Support up to four symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) processors in a virtual machine environment to take full advantage of multithreaded applications in a virtual machine.
4. Memory support: Support for large memory allocation per virtual machine enables you to virtualize most workloads, making Windows Server virtualization an ideal environment for enterprises and small to medium-size businesses.
5. New hardware sharing architecture: With the new virtual service provider/virtual service client (VSP/VSC) architecture, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V provides improved access and utilization of core resources such as disk, networking, video, etc.
6. Quick migration: Rapidly migrate a running virtual machine from one physical host system to another with minimal downtime, capitalizing on familiar, high-availability capabilities of management tools in Windows Server and System Center.
7. Scalable: With support for multiple processors and cores at the host level and improved memory access within virtual machines, you can vertically scale your virtualization environment to support a large number of virtual machines within a particular host and continue to take advantage of quick migration for scalability across multiple hosts.
8. Extensible: Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V standards-based Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) interfaces and application programming interfaces (APIs) enable independent software vendors (ISVs) and developers to quickly build custom tools, utilities, and enhancements for the virtualization environment.

Technorati Tags: Microsoft,Hyper-V,Virtualization,Windows Server 2008

From: Microsoft Virtualization Newsletter

For more information on the Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V feature, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/virtualization/default.mspx

Eduardo Petizme
MVP Windows Server System - ISA Server
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! Microsoft Announces New Virtualization Offerings, Windows Server 2008 Details, System Center Product Availability

Petizme — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:10:40 GMT

Broad range of new products and programs unveiled as Microsoft helps customers prepare for the next generation of Dynamic IT.

"Today at TechEd IT Forum 2007, Microsoft Corp.’s foremost technology show in Europe for IT professionals, Bob Kelly, corporate vice president in the company’s Server and Tools Business, announced details of next-generation solutions to deliver Dynamic IT for the People-Ready Business.

“Earlier this year, we introduced our vision for Dynamic IT, which aims to make IT a stronger partner to the business by bringing together the capabilities of core infrastructure, application and development platforms,” Kelly said. “At TechEd IT Forum, we are demonstrating how that vision is coming to life for customers as IT is streamlined across the full spectrum of our software and technology offerings, including through exciting new developments with Windows Server, Microsoft System Center, Microsoft SQL Server and the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack. The response from customers has been strong as we move toward the worldwide February 2008 launch of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008.”

New Windows Server 2008 Virtualization Offerings, Pricing, Licensing Details

During his keynote address, Kelly made the following announcements related to Windows Server 2008:

• Hyper-V. This is the official name of the server virtualization technology within Windows Server 2008 that was previously code-named “Viridian.” Microsoft also announced Hyper-V Server, a standalone hypervisor-based server virtualization product that complements the Hyper-V technology in Windows Server 2008 and allows customers to virtualize workloads onto a single physical server.

• Windows Server 2008 editions, pricing and licensing. Microsoft will offer customers the choice of eight versions of Windows Server 2008, each tailored to suit a variety of customer requirements. Pricing and licensing details were also disclosed. Complete details can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/nov07/11-12HyperVPR.mspx.

• The Server Virtualization Validation Program. This new program will enable vendors to test and validate virtualization software running Windows Server 2008 and previous versions. The program will also enable Microsoft to offer cooperative technical support to customers running Windows Server on validated, non-Windows server virtualization software.

• Microsoft Virtualization Solution Accelerators. This set of free guidance resources and tools can help IT professionals effectively plan and deploy virtualization technologies. The initial release includes the Infrastructure Planning and Design series and the Microsoft Assessment and Planning tool beta program. Details can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/solutionaccelerators ... "

More information at Microsoft PressPass.

Technorati Tags: Microsoft,Windows Server 2008,System Center,Virtualization

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Eduardo Petizme
MVP Windows Server System - ISA Server
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! WSUS will become optional role for Windows Server 2008 Server Manager

Petizme — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:13:29 GMT

Technorati Tags: Microsoft , Windows Server 2008 , WSus

Hi,

"In addition to roles and features that are included with Windows Server 2008 by default, Server Manager enables integration of additional roles and features that are available on the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update Web sites as optional updates to Windows Server 2008.

One role that will be available as an update is Windows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 1 (WSUS 3.0 SP1). This update to Server Manager enables full integration of WSUS 3.0 SP1 into Server Manager, allowing installation, configuration, and management of WSUS 3.0 SP1 using the Server Manager console and wizards.

Beta testers can download a server manager update for Windows Server 2008 RC0 to enable this new optional role, for now that is just WSUS. But since MS removed Windows Sharepoint Services as default available rol on WS08 I think this will become an optional role for Server manager too."

Source: Email from Microsoft Connect

News: http://www.msfn.org/comments.php?shownews=21304

Bye,

Eduardo Petizme
MVP Windows Server System - ISA Server
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! Available to download Windows Server 2008 RC0

Petizme — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:55:31 GMT

Hi all,

Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate helps IT professionals to increase the flexibility and reliability of their server infrastructure while offering developers a more robust web and applications platform for building connected applications and services.

This time-limited release of Windows Server® 2008 Release Candidate will expire on April 7, 2008. After this time, you will need to uninstall the software or upgrade to a later release or a fully-licensed version of Windows Server® 2008.
This product requires a valid product key for activation – you may install the product without activation, but if you do not enter a valid product key and activate within 30 days of installation, the software will cease to function.
If you have received a product key via email confirmation, you may use the key with the software you download from this site or with a DVD containing Windows Server® 2008 Release Candidate.
If you have not received a product key, you can obtain one by visiting one of the following sites:

Developers

IT Professionals

Download at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0818d425-cd47-4279-be8d-24aba14530a3&DisplayLang=en

bye,

Eduardo Petizme
MVP Windows Server System - ISA Server
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! New KB - How to recover from a computer virus infection and how to prevent future infections from computer viruses in Windows operating systems

Petizme — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:47:56 GMT

This article discusses the following:

• How to recover from a computer virus infection

• How to prevent future infections from computer viruses

Apply to most of Windows Client and Server.

More information: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;940831

Eduardo Petizme
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! Making a server platform decision ?

Petizme — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:09:55 GMT

Making a server platform decision? For in-depth resources, interviews with CIOs, and head-to-head comparisons among Windows Server, Linux, and UNIX, check out the Windows Server/Compare site.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver/compare/default.mspx

Bye,

Eduardo Petizme
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! Windows Server 2008 - Beta 3 - Step-by-step Guides

Petizme — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:04:42 GMT

Hi,

Some Step-by-Step Guides for Windows Server 2008 Beta 3.

Creating and Deploying Active Directory Rights Management Services Templates Step-by-Step Guide.doc
Deploying Active Directory Rights Management Services in an Extranet Step-by-Step Guide.doc
Deploying Active Directory Rights Management Services with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Step-By-Step Guide.doc
Server Core Installation Option of Windows Server Longhorn Step-By-Step Guide.doc
Step-by-Step Guide for Configuring a Two-Node File Server Failover Cluster in Windows Server Longhorn.doc
Step-by-Step Guide for Configuring a Two-Node Print Server Failover Cluster in Windows Server Longhorn.doc
Using Identity Federation with Active Directory Rights Management Services Step-by-Step Guide.doc
What's New in Failover Clusters.doc
What's New in Terminal Services for Microsoft Windows Server Code Name Longhorn.doc
Windows Server Active Directory Rights Management Services Step-by-Step Guide.doc
Windows Server Code Name Longhorn Beta 3 Active Directory Certificate Services Step-By-Step Guide.doc
Windows Server Longhorn Beta 3 Release TS Gateway Server Step-By-Step Setup Guide.doc
Windows Server Longhorn Beta 3 Release TS Licensing Step-By-Step Setup Guide.doc
Windows Server Longhorn Beta 3 Terminal Services RemoteApp Step-By-Step Guide.doc
Windows Server Longhorn Beta 3 Windows Deployment Services Step-by-Step Guide.doc

More information at Microsoft.

Source: Keith Combs Blog

Eduardo Petizme
MVP Windows Server System - ISA Server
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! Technet Experience Online - Windows Server 2008

Petizme — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:46:05 GMT

Hi,

Now is public, TechNet Brazil announced for brazilian public the Experience Online about Windows Server 2008.

You'll learn about it w/ WebCasts, Tutoriaos, Video-Demos and much more. Online or Offine, you choice.

Link: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=7124233

Bye,

Eduardo Petizme
MVP Windows Server System - ISA Server
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! New Windows Server, Visual Studio, SQL Server to Launch in February

Petizme — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:17:45 GMT

Hi,

From Betanews:

"On February 27, 2008, Microsoft will jointly release Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008, kicking off what it calls a "launch wave" with hundreds of events worldwide. Microsoft will pitch the products as a platform for next-generation Web service applications.

Windows Server 2008 is still expected to be released to manufacturing before the end of the year, with November as the rumored timeframe. Microsoft took a similar tack with Windows Vista, making it available to businesses in November before its public launch in late January.

The Redmond company made the announcement at its annual Worldwide Partner Conference, which begins today in Denver. The overarching theme of the conference will be "software plus services" - essentially recognizing the importance of Web-based and connected services, but accessing them through traditional desktop software. ... "

More information at source.

Bye,

Eduardo Petizme
MVP Windows Server System - ISA Server
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! MCSA or MCSE on 2003 ? Save 40% for the first Windows Server 2008 Exam (worldwide)

Petizme — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:55:12 GMT

Hi,

If you have the certifications MCSA or MCSE on Windows 2003 it's your opportunity to save 40% on first upgrade exam for Windows Server 2008.

It's necessary to register before June, 30 - 2007.

To learn more about Windows Server 2008 certifications: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/windowsserver2008/default.mspx

Link to register: https://profile.microsoft.com/RegSysProfileCenter/wizard.aspx?wizid=ebcc3e66-b782-486d-8031-0d4242d7c034&lcid=1033

Source: Bink.nu.

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