BranchCache ™ - Helping you save on WAN Bandwidth consumption at Branch Offices
BranchCache is a new Feature in Windows Server 2008R2 and Windows 7 that helps reduces the bandwidth consumed and improves end user experience while accessing intranet based HTTP and SMB content. This session introduces challenges in network performance often faced by remote branch offices which accessing content stored in servers located in DataCenters across trans-continental Wide Area Networks, and how BranchCache helps in addressing these challenges. The session includes details of how this technology works and includes a demonstration of this new feature in Windows Server 2008R2 and Windows 7.
| Session level: 300 |
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Direct Access
Working outside the office is about to become a lot simpler. DirectAccess in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 enhances the productivity of mobile workers by connecting them seamlessly and more securely to their corporate network any time they have Internet access—without the need to VPN. With DirectAccess, IT administrators can manage mobile computers by updating Group Policy settings and distributing software updates any time the mobile computer has Internet connectivity, even if the user is not logged on. During this session Steve will explain the principles of Direct Access and how
this technology can improve the management and security of your infrastructure.
| Session level: 300 |
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Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2 Cluster Shared Volumes
This session will introduce and give an overview of the new feature for Windows Server 2008 R2 Failover Clustering called Cluster Shared Volumes (codename Centipede). For the first time in a decade the cluster.
| Session level: 200 |
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Virtualization in Windows Server 2008 R2
In this session you will get an inside view at the new virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V V2, Remote Desktop services with the new broker technology to make Virtual Desktop Infrastructure possible out of the box. Next to that we will talk about the new boot from VHD functionality and how you can easily create, mount and use VHD natively in Windows Server 2008 R2.
| Session level: 300 |
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Windows Server 2008 R2: Streamlined Management
Managing the network, servers and lines of communication is of paramount importance to any administrator. Windows Server 2008 R2 has made notable changes that will facilitate these tasks. One of the main focuses in the design and development of Windows Server 2008 R2 was increased Manageability. Come join this session to get an overview of the new features coming in Windows Server 2008 R2. Additionally we will provide you with an overview of what's new in Active Directory and Server Core.
| Session level: 300 |
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