Introducing Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Take a first look at the next generation of Windows Server with insights direct from the popular author and Microsoft MVP Mitch Tulloch and the Microsoft Windows Server team. With this insider s introduction, you will get to preview and evaluate Windows Server code name Longhorn. You will learn how to use new features that help you improve security, performance, reliability, and operational efficiency, as well as how to automate deployment and administration. Examine Windows Hypervisor virtualization, Windows Deployment Services, Internet Information Services 7.0, Windows PowerShellTM, Network Access Protection, and other security features. Take a guided preview from the experts and get ready to plan for deployment and perform your first upgrades and migrations to Windows Server code name Longhorn. Delivers advance insights from those who know the technology best a Microsoft MVP and the Microsoft Windows Server teamProvides a preview of the features that IT professionals can use to help improve security, reliability, and operational efficiency, and deliver the next generation of Web services and applications.Examines the new features that help IT professionals deploy Windows Server Longhorn, test application compatibility, upgrade and migrate servers, and configure server roles