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Windows Server Longhorn

Windows Server Longhorn
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May 28, 2012
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Windows Server Longhorn

Windows Server Longhorn

Longhorn Servers log-on screen


Windows Server Longhorn – Longhorn Server Manager – 1

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A new tool designed to simplify a server’s configuration and maintenance.


Windows Server Longhorn – Longhorn Server Manager – 2

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Users can see the health of the roles installed on the server as well as add and remove roles and features.


Windows Server Longhorn – Terminal Services Gateway

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This enables authorized remote users to connect to terminal servers and remote desktops on the corporate network from any Internet-connected device that is running Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 6.0.


Windows Server Longhorn – Longhorn Server comes with Windows Firewall and Advanced Security

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A stateful, host-based firewall that blocks incoming and outgoing connections based on its configuration.


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Windows Server Longhorn – Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Inbound Rules

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Rules are used to define how inward and outward bound connections are handled by the firewall.


Windows Server Longhorn – Longhorn Server Manager – Reliability and Performance

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This lets users monitor reliability and performance.

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