Event Review: Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Branch Office Technology (Session ITPROADD-304)

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Session Outline

In this session we will be talking about the Next Generation TCP/IP stack, which is going to be introduced with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (formerly Windows Server code name ”Longhorn”). The Next Generation TCP/IP stack in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 is a complete redesign of TCP/IP functionality for both Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) that meets the connectivity and performance needs of today's varied networking environments and technologies. The Next Generation TCP/IP stack introduces many security, performance, and scalability improvements. These improvements will be covered in this session. After we have examined the new features and benefits of the Next Generation TCP/IP stack, we will discuss how you can prepare your network for IPv6.

Session Agenda

• A Look at the Branch Office
  
• New Technologies
  
• Branch Office Benefits of Windows Server 2008
  

Session Media

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	Demo: Networking with Windows Server "Longhorn" In this demonstration, we will look at how to create Quality of Service (QoS) policies and how to administer wireless Group Policy with Windows Server "Longhorn."   Play online | Download
	Demo: Using IPv6 In this demonstration, we will show how using IPv6 with Windows Server "Longhorn" and Windows Vista will benefit organizations with branch offices by creating more IP addresses.   Play online | Download
	Demo: Examining the RODC In this demonstration, we will show how to install a Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC) and highlight some features of the RODC.   Play online | Download
	Demo: Illustrating Windows Server "Longhorn" Changes In this demonstration, we will look at the Server Manager and see what we can do from this window.   Play online | Download
	Demo: Using Terminal Services In this demonstration, we will show how to use Terminal Services to distribute applications.   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: Your insider's preview of Windows Server code name Longhorn straight from the experts. Take a first look at the next generation of Windows Server. 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.