Introducing 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 PowerShellT, 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." Get a jump on evaluating Window Server 2008—with technical insights from Windows Server team. This practical introduction delivers real-world implementation scenarios and pragmatic advice for administering Windows Server in the enterprise. Discover how to: Deploy Windows Server 2008, and configure and manage server roles Understand Windows Server Virtualization Implement a single, integrated IDA solution built on Active Directory Explore enhancements in Internet Information Services 7.0 Use failover clustering for high-availability solutions Implement the Network Access Protection platform Introduces the new and improved features of Windows Server 2008, giving readers insights into how they can improve security, performance, reliability, and operational efficiency. Mitch Tulloch With The Microsoft Windows Server Team. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References.