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.
Microsoft Windows Server Blog
Introducing Windows Essential Server Solutions
As we head into the big Heroes launch next week, Microsoft today introduced the Windows Essential Server Solutions family of products.
Windows Server 2008 – A time to sit back, remember and party!
Just a few hours ago, we officially RTM’ed Windows Server 2008 and – as usual – the team is now having a celebration with balloons, hot wings, drinks and speeches.
Windows Server 2008 – RTM!!!
As I write this, I’m in the room where it all happens – in building 26, better known as the ship room. Ten minutes ago Windows Server 2008 officially RTM’d. Also in here with me are my colleagues who have been working on Windows Vista SP1, also RTM’ing today.
HHH Comic Site Goes Live Today!
We all know that what we do is way cooler than having a real job! Do you think those guys in accounting have their own Comic Series? – HECK NO! The HHH Comic series launches today: Signup for the RSS feed and hang on for the ride!.
Lone Server: Now I Know Who Is To Blame
Hey everybody – it’s me again, Lone Server. Thanks for watching my video and sending all of your words of encouragement this past week. I even got an offer to retire at someone’s “beautiful server farm upstate.” Not happening. I’m not giving in and joining your server petting zoo just yet.
About Lone Server
The Lone Server Story My Facebook page (please friend me) Update! Or should I say Up – GRADE!?! That’s right, ol’ Lone Server ain’t so “Lone” no more…the Microsoft.com folks finally upgraded me to Windows Sever 2008! Read about my road to 2008 on the Windows Server Team Blog.
Windows Server 2008 Certifications and Training
Hello, my name is Lutz Ziob and I am General Manager here at Microsoft Learning. Our organization provides Microsoft customers and partners with the necessary knowledge and skills to optimize the adoption and use of Microsoft solutions.
Product Activation Changes and Impacts on Windows Server 2008
Today the Windows group announced some changes in their increased efforts against piracy and new steps being taken to protect Windows Vista (see http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2007/dec07/12-03wga.mspx for details). These changes are coming in Windows Vista SP1 (due out in Q1 2008).
“Centro” = Windows Essential Business Server
Today we announced Windows Essential Business Server as the official name for Windows Server codename “Centro,” our upcoming IT solution designed for mid-sized organizations. We unveiled details about the product, available here, as well as an initial set of hardware and software partners supporting the solution. Check out more about applying for the private beta.
Windows Server 2008 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Update
As we’re getting closer to release, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 is returning to how it was previously available to Windows Server 2008 customers. Specifically, we are going back to making it available as a separate download that is available to customers at no additional charge.
From Citrix iForum: Hypercall API open season
We announced today that the hypercall API, which hypervisor and OS vendors will use to build on top/integrate with Viridian, will be licensed via the Open Specification Promise (OSP). You’ll recall that the Microsoft’s VHD image format is available via OSP. This license will be available at the time of Viridian RTM.
IDC publishes whitepaper on x64 Windows Server adoption
[re-posted due to format issues] A colleague, Dan Reger, pointed me to a new IDC white paper on Windows Server x64 adoption. The white paper is titled, “Understanding the Business Benefits Associated with x86 64-Bit Windows Server.