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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UrlScan 3.0 Beta and Tools to Help Mitigate SQL Injection Attacks
Microsoft published a Security Advisory today providing information for developers and Web administrators on ways in which they can mitigate and prevent SQL injection attacks. As you might have seen, there was a spate of such attacks in late April and it caused quite a few headaches for administrators.
Windows HPC debuts in the Top 25 fastest supercomputers in the world…what more do I need to say?
A few months ago we completed our runs for the Top500 list. For those of you not familiar with this bi-annual benchmark, the Top500 list represents the 500 most powerful computers in the world. It is the supercomputing supergeek superlist. We completed runs with the National Center for Supercomputing Application (NCSA) and with Umea University.
New Windows Server 2008 power management whitepaper Released
Customers tell us that energy-efficient computing is a top priority for them as they look to control energy costs and reduce their impact on the environment.
New branch office appliance from Citrix
We’ve blogged about the use of Windows Server within branch offices several times here and here. Many of them kicked off with the introduction of Windows Server 2003 R2. Today Citrix announced Branch Repeater, which they say is a new line of branch office appliances.
Windows HPC Server 2008 Beta 2 is Here
Whew! Friday at 2:18PM we signed off on Beta 2 of Windows HPC Server 2008. It’s a good thing too since the Redmond team is looking at the first sunny and hot Northwest weekend this year. Mother nature usually gives us these days on weekdays.
Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) 4.0 Available
We announced the new Microsoft Operations Framework 4.0, and the MOF 4.0 online community. Check out Jeff’s blog post over on the System Center team blog. Here’s an excerpt: So what’s new? First, where the old MOF talked mainly about operations, the new MOF 4.
It’s time to introduce the world to IT24-7!
We are excited to introduce “The Server Unleashed” ad campaign featuring Windows Server 2008 personified as a robot delivering super-human reliability, stability, management and security. Just as Windows Server is not your average server, this is not your average campaign.
Windows Storage Solution Updates at SNW
In the spirit of keeping you updated on Windows Storage Solutions, this week members of our team are off to Orlando, Florida for the bi-annual Storage Networking World (SNW) conference.
GUI config utility for server core
Do you want to use the server core installation option of Windows Server 2008, but are put off by the command-line interface? Well, Guy Teverovsky may have what you need. He created a GUI for the GUI-less server core of WS08.
RSAT: DOWNLOAD TODAY!
Announcing the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows Vista SP1! Do you remember ADMINPAK.MSI? This has been a staple for many IT Admins for many years. RSAT is an update to ADMINPAK.
Updated Resources and Tools for Windows Server 2008 Volume Activation
If you are a Volume Licensing customer, you have probably downloaded Windows Server 2008 already or you will be receiving it soon as part of your monthly DVD shipments. As you start testing and getting ready for deployment, one thing you’ll need to plan for is Volume Activation.
Heroes Are Happening Right {Here} Right {Now} in L.A.
After what seems like years of planning (oh wait, hang on, it has been years of planning), the Heroes Happen Here launch is underway at the Nokia Theater here in Los Angeles.