Windows Server "8," a Cloud-Enabled OSThe capabilities introduced in the upcoming Windows Server "8" go well beyond virtualization to deliver a dynamic, multi-tenant infrastructure and provide users with flexible access to data and applications while simplifying management and maintaining security, control, and compliance.
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What's New in Windows Server "8"The content contained in this collection describes what's new and changed in Windows Server “8” Beta and focuses on changes that will potentially have the greatest impact on your use of this release. Technical Preview for Windows Server "8" Server Roles and Technologies in Windows Server "8"
Rocking the Windows Server “8” Administrative ExperienceDistinguished Engineer for Windows Server Jeffrey Snover dishes on the improvements in Server Manager, Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment, Server Core, and the Metro style interface. Windows PowerShell Support for Windows Server "8" Beta
Common Management Tasks and Navigation in Windows Server "8" BetaThis document will help you find and open common management tools, create shortcuts to frequently-used programs, run programs with elevated privileges, and perform common tasks like signing in and out, restarting, and shutting down computers running Windows Server “8” Beta and Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
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