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Windows Server 2008: Features
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It's not Vista: Windows Server 2008 gets nod from IT 01/07/2008 08:37:03
Even though most people in a new survey said they will adopt the new server OS, migration will be gradualIt may look like Windows Vista. It shares the same code base as Vista. It even rolls in Vista's first Service Pack. But in terms of customer adoption plans, Windows Server 2008 is no Vista. - +
The great 32-bit turnoff 01/07/2008 08:37:31
Users worry about the lack of 64-bit applicationsDon't say you weren't warned. Your 32-bit Windows applications are going the way of analog television: Unless they're upgraded, in the next few years they'll go dark. - +
The top time-savers in WinServ, SQL and VS 2008 29/02/2008 08:07:23
Microsoft creates fictitious firm to showcase features of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server and Visual StudioMicrosoft created an imaginary competitor to (Canadian coffee and donut chain) Tim Horton's this week as a way of demonstrating the kind of organization that might use its latest versions of Windows Server, SQL Server and Visual Studio. - +
Secrets of Windows Server 2008 28/02/2008 09:36:38
An in-depth guide to what you need to know about the key changes in LonghornWindows Server 2008, popularly known by its code name Longhorn, is a significant release for Microsoft and represents the result of a very long development cycle. - +
Windows Server 2008, the host with the most 26/02/2008 09:58:19
IT shops are likely to use Windows Server 2008 the same way they use Windows Server 2003 now, only now they can run lots of independent virtual Windows Servers that scale in features and footprint across a broad range of optionsA standing complaint about Windows Server is its resource footprint. Those in IT just take as rote that it requires lots of memory, lots of CPU, and lots of disk to put any substantial services on the air with Windows Server 2003. I think it's safe to say that the typical x86 rack server's characteristics reflect the requirements of Windows Server. Microsoft's big OS has always been designed under the presumption that it will have a full physical server to itself.
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Computerworld Live Podcast #97: The Future of Enterprise Networking 25/07/2008 09:45:36
This week CW Live chats with Mark Thompson, global sales and marketing manager for HP ProCurve, on the future of the enterprise networking. Mark discusses the trends we can expect to see in the near future and how the right infrastructure can ensure your enterprise network is secure. - +
Computerworld Live Podcast #96: Security at the Edge 11/06/2008 09:22:22
CW Live speaks with Amol Mitra, HP ProCurve Director of Marketing for Asia Pacific and Japan. Today's topic: how enterprises are starting to shift away from simply controlling security via server logins, firewalls and moving to more adaptive security frameworks. - +
Data Management Edition #10: Multi-Petascale Systems 02/05/2008 09:12:33
This week we look at sustainability and the development of multicore technologies to build multi-petascale systems. - +
IT Security Edition #11: How to poison the Storm botnet 01/05/2008 08:51:55
This week CW Live presents a case study on how to poison the notorious Storm botnet . Plus we take a look at Cisco's plans for Ironport. - +
IT Security Edition #10: Cyber-battles fought and won 24/04/2008 11:09:47
Vendors bow to end user pressure to improve product security, and we take a look at the latest concepts shaping the cyber-battlefield of the future.
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