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Windows Server 2008 R2 Released to Software Assurance Subscribers
Thursday, August 20, 2009 by Michael Holley
Windows Server 2008 R2 was released last Wednesday, a week ahead
of schedule. If you're a volume license and a Software Assurance
subscriber, the software is available to you. Non-Software
Assurance open licensees will be able to acquire the new build on
September 1 without having to buy any new client access licenses.
Everyone else can get it on September 14, the retail release
date.
Major Upgrades from Windows Server 2008 R1, as reported by InformationWeek:
- Live Migration - the ability to easily move
virtualized workloads around your data center
- DirectAccess (Windows 7
required) - eliminates the need for a VPN to access server
resources. Designed to make it easier for mobile users to navigate
the changing conditions of the local network
- BranchCache (Windows 7
required) - caches downloaded content and accelerates data
transfer, freeing up and optimizing network bandwidth
- BitLocker to Go - encrypts USB keys
- AppLocker - allows administrators to centrally
control which applications can be installed and used on network
connected machines
- Active Directory Recycling Bin - groups and
users can be easily restored via command line
Windows Server 2008 R2 will be available in 64-bit only,
although Microsoft has a workaround that will allow 32-bit apps to
run if absolutely necessary.
For more info, go here.
Best,
Michael Holley
Switchfast Technologies
Chicago IT Support
& Consulting
Rochester
IT Support & Consulting
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