March 2008
Special Coverage: Windows Server 2008:Inside Windows Server 2008 Kernel Changes
Dive in to our detailed tour of key changes in the Windows Server 2008 kernel that improve reliability, performance, and scalability. Find out how Windows Server 2008 makes better use of thread pools, streamlines recovery from hardware failures, improves virtualization with Hyper-V, and more. Mark Russinovich
Special Coverage: Windows Server 2008:What's New in Active Directory Domain Services
Windows Server 2008 introduces some substantial enhancements to Active Directory Domain Services. Take a close look at how read-only domain controllers and Windows Server Core improve security in your environment, how the new Server Manager and revamped backup simplify management, and how the new auditing tools help ensure compliance. Gil Kirkpatrick
Special Coverage: Windows Server 2008:Getting Started with IIS 7.0
IIS 7.0 is packed with new features—too many to include in a single article. The new version builds on the solid, securityfocused design you got with IIS 6.0, providing enhancements that greatly improve the manageability and extensibility of the platform. Get an overview of some of the most important changes in IIS 7.0. Isaac Roybal
Special Coverage: Windows Server 2008:Policy-Driven Network Access with Windows Server 2008
How do you allow network access to those who need it without sacrificing security? See how new technologies in Windows Server 2008, such as Windows Firewall with Advanced Security and Network Access Protection, let you implement a policy-based approach to help you achieve this goal. Ian Hameroff and Amith Krishnan 62 Configuring Roles with Server Manager A DNS server need not be a print server. One approach Windows Server 2008 takes to improve security and manageability is to simplify server roles so you can easily install only the tools and services you need, and nothing more. Here's an introduction to using Server Manager for configuring roles and simplifying deployments. Ian Hameroff and Amith Krishnan
Special Coverage: Windows Server 2008:Configuring Roles with Server Manager
A DNS server need not be a print server. One approach Windows Server 2008 takes to improve security and manageability is to simplify server roles so you can easily install only the tools and services you need, and nothing more. Here's an introduction to using Server Manager for configuring roles and simplifying deployments. Byron Hynes
Special Coverage: Windows Server 2008:Deploying Windows Server 2008 with System Center
It used to be that server administrators would install Windows Server manually using the CD or DVD and then spend several hours configuring the server. With the release of System Center Configuration Manager 2007 and the new Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, server administrators can now use the same tools that desktop administrators have been using for years to automate deployments. Tim Mintner
Special Coverage: Windows Server 2008:Auditing and Compliance in Windows Server 2008
Auditing change is now a core responsibility for IT departments. It is an essential part of understanding and managing systems and data in a distributed environment. This article discusses common challenges, the landscape of compliance and regulation, some of the basics of auditing, and how you can create a comprehensive auditing strategy. Rob Campbell and Joel Yoker
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Columns
| From the Editor:Here's to Windows Server 2008
Joshua Hoffman
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Letters:Readers Speak Out
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Toolbox:New Products for IT Pros
Greg Steen
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| Utility Spotlight:Windows Server Logo Certification
To help ISVs and customers gauge application compatibility, Microsoft created the "Works with Windows Server 2008" program. Here's a look at the free supporting test tools made available through the program that can help you ensure that applications will deliver a predictable experience.Venkat Krishnamachari
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The Cable Guy:Migrating Your Intranet to IPv6 with ISATAP
Getting ready to move to IPv6? The Cable Guy explains how you can use an IPv6 transition technology to get IPv6 connectivity and migrate to an IPv6-capable intranet.Joseph Davies
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Windows PowerShell:Progress Report
For your users with attention span issues—and even those without—providing status feedback in your scripts is a good idea. Here's all you need to know to provide status in Windows PowerShell.Don Jones
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| Hey, Scripting Guy!:Our Favorite Shell Games
The Scripting Guys demonstrate how you can change the last-modified date of a file with some script and the Shell object.The Microsoft Scripting Guys
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Security Watch:Using SCW on Windows Server 2008
You've heard about the new Server Manager tool in Windows Server 2008. But the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) is still available, as well. Find out why you will still want to use SCW.Jesper M. Johansson
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The Desktop Files:You Can't Be Too Rich or Too Thin
Thin clients come and thin clients go, but there always seems to be some scenario that can benefit from them. Today, they're used in kiosks and in environments where Web browsing is all that is needed. Here's a look at how you can repurpose old hardware with a client app to save some money.Wes Miller
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| Field Notes:Preparing for IT 2.0
Here's a look at the importance of learning from the past in order to address the challenges that the future holds for IT.Romi Mahajan
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Windows Confidential:How Betas Became RCs
Raymond Chen discusses the intriguing backstory of how naming conventions for non-final releases have changed. And he gives a gentle plea for companies to take beta testing more seriously.Raymond Chen
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