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A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008

A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008
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Sep 25, 2007
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A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008

A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008

Users have to perform a number of tasks to configure Windows Server 2008, including updating and customizing it.


A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008 – Managing Windows Server 2008

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The Server Manager gives users an overview of the status of the server, while allowing them to perform management tasks and add or remove server roles and features.


A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008 – Monitoring System Health

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Users can keep watch over the health of the roles installed on their server as well as add and remove features.


A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008 – Installing Server Roles

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With the click of a mouse, users can install and add roles to Windows Server 2008 based on the tasks they want the server to perform.


A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008 – Adding Required Features

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The Roles Wizard prompts users to add the additional features that are required for a specific role.


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A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008 – Selecting a Server Role

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Users can select from a range of roles they want installed on their server, including a variety of Active Directory services.


A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008 – Virtualizing the Server

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Windows Server virtualization lets users create and manage virtual machines.


A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008 – Adding Virtual Machines

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The virtualization console lets users add, edit and manage virtual machines.


A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008 – Summarizing the Features

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Users can view the status of the features installed on the server and add or remove features.


A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008 – Viewing Service Events

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The Virtualization Services Event page shows the events related to the service.


A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008 – XML Event View

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An XML view of an events properties.


A Step Closer to Final Release: Windows Server 2008 – Inbound Rules

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Users can view all the Inbound Rules of Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.


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