Microsoft Windows Server “Longhorn” Beta 1
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On July 27, 2005, Microsoft Corporation announced the release of the first beta software release of the Microsoft Windows Server code-named "Longhorn".
Windows Server "Longhorn" Beta 1 includes the core foundation and application programming interfaces (APIs) for server components. The goal of the beta 1 release is to gather feedback from original equipment manufacturers, independent hardware manufactures, system builders, independent software vendors, and developers who are participating in a private beta program.
Windows Server "Longhorn" will provide customers with:
| • | A rock-solid server foundation that is secure, manageable, responsive, interoperable, and compatible. |
| • | A platform that supports rapid development and delivery of smart and connected applications. |
| • | Agility, to increase operational efficiency and IT effectiveness. |
| • | Policy-based networking, improved branch management and enhanced end user collaboration. |
Aside from the private beta releases, pre-release versions of Windows Server "Longhorn" are not currently available. However, the Community Technology Preview (CTP) program—an initiative designed to regularly involve Microsoft customers in the early stages of product development—will provide more details of a public pre-release version in the coming months. Please check this page for updated information. For more information on the "Longhorn" client, now known as Microsoft Windows Vista, please visit the Microsoft Windows Vista site.
News
| • | Microsoft Talks Up Longhorn Server Security |
| • | NEC First to Demonstrate Dynamic Reconfiguration of CPU and Memory Resources on Microsoft Windows Server "Longhorn" |