Windows Server 2008 Overview
Windows Server 2008 Overview
Windows Server 2008 Overview
Web
Virtualization
Security
Reduces costs, increases hardware utilization, optimizes your infrastructure, and improves server availability
Provides unprecedented levels of protection for your network, your data, and your business
Web
Customization
Troubleshooting Administration
Enhanced security and reduced attack surface True application xcopy deployment Application and health management for WFC services
Partners
Futures
Ship in Windows Admin GUIs layered over PowerShell One-to-many remote mgmt using WS-MGMT Coverage
Only a subset of the executable files and DLLs installed No GUI interface installed Server Roles Can be managed with remote tools
Server Virtualization
Integrated Hypervisor
Presentation Virtualization
Terminal Services
Management
System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Application Virtualization
Softgrid
Create agility Better utilize server resources Partner with AMD and Intel
Support heterogeneity across the datacenter OSP (Open Specification Promise) VHD
A Comprehensive Set of Virtualization Products, from the Data Center to the Desktop Assets Both Virtual and Physical Managed from a Single Platform
Server Virtualization
Presentation Virtualization
Desktop Virtualization
Application Virtualization
Greater Scalability and improved performance x64 bit host and guest support SMP support Increased reliability and security Minimal Trusted Code base VM 2 VM 3 Windows running a server core role Better flexibility and manageability Virtual Server 2005 R2 System Center Management Quick Migration with Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Hardware Clustering New UI/Integration with SCVMM
VM 1 Parent
VM 2 Child
VM 2 Child
External Firewall
Internet
Internal Firewall
Perimeter network
Corp LAN
Terminal Server
Home
Internet
Hotel
Only Remote Programs supported Programs look like by they programs console are Remote running used Desktop locally to make client integrated with local application introduced available Windows computer with Also Vista, used or newer to make a Centrally configure programs available terminal server with via theTS Web Access Terminal Server Configuration console
Server Protection
Windows Firewall, RODC
Data Protection
Rights Management Services
Network Protection
Network Access Protection
Policy-based Firewall rules networking become Combined firewall and more IPsecintelligent management
Main Office
RODC
Branch Office
Features Read Only Active Directory Database Only allowed user passwords are stored on RODC Unidirectional Replication Benefits Increases security for remote Domain Controllers where physical security cannot be guaranteed Support ADFS,DNS, DHCP, FRS V1, DFSR (FRS V2), Group Policy, IAS/VPN, DFS, SMS, ADSI queries, MOM
Policy Servers
e.g. MSFT Security Center, SMS, Antigen or 3rd party
Fix Up Servers
e.g. MSFT WSUS, SMS & 3rd party
Restricted Network
Policy compliant 5
Corporate Network
Enhanced Security
Customer Benefits
All communications are authenticated, authorized & healthy Defense-in-depth on your terms with DHCP, VPN, IPsec, 802.1X Policy-based access that IT Pros can set and control
Active Directory
AD RMS protects access to an organizations digital files AD RMS in Windows Server 2008 includes several new features Improved installation and administration experience Self-enrollment of the AD RMS cluster Integration with AD FS New AD RMS administrative roles
Information Author
The Recipient
Management
Server Manager
Reliability
Failover Clustering
Networking
TCP/IP Evolution
Branch Office
Optimized Replication and Administration
Server Manager
Initial Configuration
Product Installation
Greater Flexibility
Security
BitLocker Server Core Read-Only Domain Controller Role Separation
Hub Site
Administration
Print Management Console PowerShell, WinRS, WinRM Virtualization Restartable Active Directory
Branch Office
Failover Clustering
Greater Flexibility
Active Node
Heartbeat
Passive Node
New Validation Wizard Support for GUID partition table (GPT) disks in cluster storage Improved cluster setup and migration Improvements to stability and security no single point of failure IPv6 support Geographically dispersed clusters
Greater Availability
Scalable print servers with client-side rendering Smooth offline experience with client-side caching Transactional File System for file and registry operations Policy-based Quality of Service to prioritize application bandwidth
Faster Communications
Fast enterprise class search on clients and servers Faster networking with new TCP/IP stack and native IPv6 Improved file-sharing performance over high-latency links Integrated remote access to internal applications and resources
Web
Virtualization
Security
Hardens the OS and Protects Your Environment Better Security and Compliance Tools Network Access Protection
2008 R2
2008
Cougar
2008 RTM