Event Review: Windows Server 2008 Technical Overview Part 2 (Session ITPROADD-301)

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Session Outline

In this session, we will explore the new operating system, Microsoft Windows Server Code Name 'Longhorn'. This product is now in the beta phase, with many of the final features and components present and functional. We will be looking at some new security improvements. We will also discuss a new feature called Network Access Protection and explain its uses. Finally we will look at the changes Terminal Services has undergone with some significant changes and improvements over previous versions of Windows. We'll go into that in more detail.

Session Agenda

• New security improvements
  
• Network Access Protection
  
• Terminal Services features
  

Session Media

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	Demo: Configuring Network Access Protection In this demonstration, we will enable and configure Network Access Protection (NAP), create a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) scope, and show what happens when a non-compliant client computer comes onto the network.   Play online | Download
	Demo: Using Terminal Services In this demonstration, we will configure Terminal Services Remote Programs and Terminal Server Gateway, and show how to use these features from the Windows Vista client computer.   Play online | Download
	Demo: Reviewing Windows Firewall Features In this demonstration, we will enable the Windows Firewall and look at several key features.   Play online | Download

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Related Links

Use the following resources to learn more about topics covered in this briefing.

• Evaluate the Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate today
  
• Windows Server 2008 Tech Center
  
• TechNet Virtual Labs: Windows Server 2008
  
• Windows Server 2008 Webcasts
  

Microsoft Press Books

• Introducing Windows Server 2008
  

  Summary: 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.