Event Review: Comparing LAMP to Microsoft Web Platform (Session ITPROWEB-200)

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Session Outline

This session we will explore the feature and capabilities included in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced platform and application suite known as LAMP and compare it to the Windows Server platform and application solutions. The in-depth comparison will demonstrate the benefits for using Windows Server 2008 robust capabilities and how it reduces the cost of ownership. The session topics will compare Apache with IIS 7.0, MySQL with SQL Server, and PHP with ASP.NET applications which will uncover Windows Server platform strengths, SQL Server robust capabilities for enterprise businesses, broad application and web development technologies, and Windows Server high performing and reliable web server platform.

Session Agenda

• Overview of the Microsoft Web Platform and LAMP
  
• Windows and Linux Comparison
  
• Internet Information Services (IIS) and Apache Comparison
  
• Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL Comparison
  
• ASP.NET and PHP Comparison
  

Session Media

This session consists of a Windows Media presentation and demonstrations:

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	Demo: Comparing RHEL to Windows Server 2008 In this demonstration, you will see a comparison of some specific administration features in both RHEL and Windows Server 2008.   Play online | Download
	Demo: Exploring Security Features in IIS and Apache In this demonstration, you will see the differences in security features that are available with IIS 7.0 and Apache.   Play online | Download
	Demo: Comparing SQL Server 2008 and MySQL In this demonstration, you will see the differences in working with MySQL and SQL Server 2008.   Play online | Download
	Demo: Reviewing ASP.NET and PHP Development In this demonstration, you will see how to create a simple ASP.NET page and a simple PHP page. You will also see how use the Windows Deployment Tool.   Play online | Download

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Related Links

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

• Windows Server 2008: Failover Clustering
  
• The Cable Guy - September 2005
  
• Installing And Configuring Certificate Services On Windows Server 2008 Part I
  
• Windows Server 2008: Security and Policy Enforcement
  
• Active Directory Rights Management Services Role
  
• BitLocker Drive Encryption Technical Overview
  
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Value Comparison
  
• How to configure Remote Desktop in Windows Server 2008 - BizTech Magazine
  
• Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
  
• Step-by-Step Guide for Windows Deployment Services in Windows Server 2003
  
• Windows Server 2008 Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) - Windows Server 2008 blog by Kurt Roggen [BE]
  
• Event Viewer and Resulting Internet Communication in Windows Server 2008
  
• Configuring Remote Administration and Feature Delegation in IIS 7.0 : Managing IIS 7.0 Remotely : Managing and Maintaining IIS 7.0 : The Official Microsoft IIS Site
  

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Training and Certification

• Managing and Maintaing Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Servers
  

  Summary: This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage and maintain Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure servers. The course focuses on creating a plan for managing the server lifecycle, developing and evaluating baselines for monitoring and managing server roles, and analyzing the implementation and configuration of several different server roles for Windows Server 2008. The course will also focus on analyzing and maintaining network server security.
  
  

• Clinic 3402: ASP.NET for PHP Developers: Introduction to ASP.NET
  
  

  Summary: In this clinic, you learn about ASP.NET as a Web development platform and how it compares to PHP. You will explore features including Server Controls, Master Pages, and Profiles. Additionally, you will also learn about Visual Web Developer Express, a powerful free tool for authoring ASP.NET Web sites. This online clinic is composed of a rich multimedia experience.