Branch Office TechCenter

Protocol Improvements

Learn about protocol improvements built into Microsoft products that improve branch office connectivity

• Learn about new networking features in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
• Discover all the networking features available in Windows Server 2008
• Learn how to configure network services in a Windows Server 2008 Server Core role
• Explore Network Access Protection (NAP) in Windows Server 2008
• Read about using IPsec to help secure domains and servers

Innovations

See how new innovations in Windows Server 2008 make it even more suitable for branch office deployments.

• Learn about using Windows Server 2008 to deliver branch services
• Consider using DFS with Windows Server 2008
• Consider the Read-only Domain Controller in Windows Server 2008
• Learn more about Read-only Domain Controllers at the Branch
• Deploy Read-only Domain Controllers at the Branch
• Learn about Windows Server 2008 Server Core Installation Options
• Discover how to secure branch user accounts using Server 2008 Server Core
• Learn how to deploy Read-Only Domain Controller Server Core Roles
• Use Remote Server Administration Tools to manage branch servers
• User Hyper-V server virtualization to get the most out of branch office servers
• Learn about BitLocker volume encryption

Blogging About Branch Office

Key blogs about Branch Office

• Forefront Team Blog: New Citrix Branch Repeater Uses ISA Server
• Andrew Fryer’s Blog: Windows Server 2008 – Branch Office Deployment
• Microsoft Chemical Team Blog: LaFarge Case Study on Simplifying Branch Office IT Management
• Steve Lamb’s Blog: Would it Be Interesting To Use NAP to Secure Branch Servers?
• Keith Comb’s Blog: Windows Server 2008 Screencast – Core Read Only DC Creation
• Windows Server Division WebLog: New Branch Office Appliance From Citrix

Branch Office Webcasts

• Silverlight Learning Snack: Installing a Server Core-only Branch Office Server
• Webcast Express Demo: Branch Office Solutions with Windows Server 2008
• TechNet Webcast: Optimizing Your Remote and Branch Office Infrastructure with Microsoft System Center
• TechNet “How-To” Video: Securing Branch Office User Accounts
• TechNet Webcast: Optimized and Dynamic Branch Offices with Virtualized Branch Office Servers
• IT Manager Webcast: Remote Infrastructure Optimization for Branch Offices Using Windows Server 2008
• TechNet Webcast: Windows Vista and Server 2008 Branch Office Technology (300)
• TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 Branch Office Solution Scenario (300)