Planning ahead for Windows Server 2016 end of support
In accordance with the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy, extended support for Windows Server 2016 will end on January 12, 2027.
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What’s new in failover clustering: #02 VM Load Balancing
This post was authored by Subhasish Bhattacharya, Program Manager, Windows Server. Introduction: Optimizing your private cloud In our discussions with customers, we learned that a key consideration for private cloud deployments is the capital expenditure (CapEx) required to go into production.
What’s new in failover clustering: #01 Cluster OS Rolling Upgrade
This post was authored by Rob Hindman, Senior Program Manager, Windows Server. Better agility for your private cloud We asked what you needed in the next release of Windows Server and we heard you clearly: you have made significant investments in the IT infrastructure that is used to deliver results for your business.
Moving forward with PowerShell and Windows Server 2016
This post was authored by Keith Bankston, Senior Program Manager, Windows Server.
Securing privileged access: Preventing and detecting attacks
This post was authored by Nir Ben Zvi, Principal Program Manager, Windows Server. Introduction: Why is it important to secure privileged access? The threat environment has continued to reinforce that identity is a primary security boundary.
Cut your network port count per server by 50% with Windows Server 2016
This post was authored by Don Stanwyck, Senior Program Manager, Windows Server. Network complexity is largely driven by the number of nodes connected to it and the number of paths between them. The situation is compounded when multiple protocols operate over the shared resource.
A closer look at shielded VMs in Windows Server 2016
This post was authored by Jeff Woolsey, Principal Program Manager, Windows Server. On this week’s Microsoft Mechanics show, we bring you Dean Wells and Matt McSpirit to demonstrate Shielded VMs – another reason why you should be evaluating Windows Server 2016.
Telemetry insights for Windows Server 2016 and System Center 2016
As we prepare to deliver the newest versions of our Windows Server and System Center products later this year, we want to let our customers know more about our telemetry process to help them understand what we collect and how we use the data to deliver a better product experience.
Ten reasons you’ll love Windows Server 2016 #10: Nano Server
This is the final post in the “Ten reasons you’ll love Windows Server 2016” series. Earlier today, Mike Neil announced the availability of Technical Preview 5 for Windows Server 2016 and System Center 2016.
Ten reasons you’ll love Windows Server 2016 #9: Containers
This post was authored by Matt McSpirit, Technical Evangelist at Microsoft. It is the ninth post in the “Ten reasons you’ll love Windows Server 2016” series. Today I got to talk with Taylor Brown, principal lead program manager for Windows Server containers.
Ten reasons you’ll love Windows Server 2016 #8: Security
This post, authored by Matt McSpirit, Technical Evangelist at Microsoft, is #8 in the “Ten reasons you’ll love Windows Server 2016” series. In this episode Matt interviews Nir Ben-Zvi, a principal program manager in the Windows Server product group.
Ten reasons you’ll love Windows Server 2016 #6: Software-defined compute
This is the sixth post in the “Ten Reasons You’ll Love Windows Server 2016” video series by Matt McSpirit, Technical Evangelist at Microsoft. Today, Matt talks to Mathew John, Principal Group Program Manager for Hyper-V and Containers.
Ten reasons you’ll love Windows Server 2016 #5: Software-defined storage
This is the fifth post in the “Ten Reasons You’ll Love Windows Server 2016” videos by Matt McSpirit, Technical Evangelist at Microsoft. In this episode Matt interviews Elden Christensen, a Principal Program Manager in the Windows Server product group. Elden and his team bring the high availability and file services to the Windows Server platform.