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
Viridian features update; beta planned for Longhorn RTM
Here we are on the eve of WinHEC 2007. This show is always a fun industry event for me to engage with a broad spectrum of partners.
Server Manager – one of the coolest features in Longhorn Server Beta 3
Hi folks! My name is Eduardo Melo and I’m the lead program manager for Server Manager. Server Manager is one of the new components in Longhorn Server that will make it easier for you to manage the servers in your enviroment.
Support for Applications on External Storage
Members of the Storage product management group still receive lots of inquiries about support and compatibility of Microsoft applications with external storage. The information most often requested is related to Exchange, SQL and file serving. We often hear comments like: “Running applications like SQL, Exchange, or SharePoint are not supported on a SAN”.
Beta 3 Is Go!
Today we reach another major milestone on the road to Windows Server “Longhorn” with the availability of Beta 3. In addition to being feature-complete, Beta 3 is also our first public release, meaning that millions of IT professionals and developers worldwide can now begin evaluating the product simply by downloading it from our web site.
Forum for DHCP/ RRAS/ NPS/ DNS Discussion.
Good news! We have now created a forum for discussions on Microsoft Networking Servers. This forum will help you get in touch with technology experts who are super excited to respond to all your queries at the earliest. Multiple new features e.g. DHCP Ipv6 Stateful Server and SSTP are coming your way pretty soon.
Viridian and Virtual Server Timing Updates
As the person who oversees the development plans, teams and strategy for Microsoft’s virtualization software on desktops and servers, I want to update everyone on the timing of our server virtualization offerings.
Virtual PC Guy’s book on Virtual Server
Ben Armstrong, the MS employee who blogs as the Virtual PC Guy, has published book on Microsoft Virtual Server 2005. See the second link for a summary of the chapters and content included in the book.
Longhorn and Vista sightings in Austin
I spent Monday and Tuesday in Austin, TX for meetings with counterparts at Dell and AMD. Doing these meeting back-to-back is much easier now than last year due to these two companies working together. The drive on IH 35 between the two headquarters is only 35 minutes – on a good day I’m told.
February 2007 CTP of Windows Server “Longhorn” Released
As a number of sites and blogs have reported, last weekend we posted another Community Technology Preview (CTP) build of WindowsServer “Longhorn” to the Microsoft Connect site for our TechBeta participants.
VMware IPO
The hand writing was on the wall, and EMC finally did it. EMC announced its intention to sell approximately 10% of VMware via an initial public offering (IPO) of newly issued VMware stock.
Branch Technology for Distributed Enteprise
Interesting news today for large orgs with branch offices looking for cost effective implementation of the BOIS architecture. First announced by VP Andy Lees at World Wide Partner Conference in Boston, Branch Promo got its needed update to ISA 2006 and a more sophisticated enterprise older brother “Enterprise Branch Infrastructure Promotion”.
Windows Server virtualization calculator
Check out the new Windows Server virtualization calculator to get an estimate on the number of OS licenses needed, and the costs, to virtualize different datacenter configurations.