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Saturday, April 28, 2007

Longhorn Server Beta 3 released

Microsoft® Windows Server® Code Name "Longhorn" helps IT professionals to increase the flexibility of their server infrastructure while offering developers a more robust web and applications platform for building connected applications and services.
Windows Server Code Name Longhorn has been released to beta testers today, with some of the most important changes coming to Longhorn Server Core. Core will support a grand total of 8 roles, double the 4 roles it had back in mid 2005. The grand total of roles available to Server Core includes:
  • Active Directory
  • Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • File/Print
  • Windows Media Services
  • Terminal Services Easy Print, Remote App, and Gateway
  • Virtualization (configuring a server as a dedicated host for virtual servers.) (won't be available immediately.)

PowerShell is also included in the 3rd beta release of Longhorn Server, as well as the Windows Firewall being enabled by default

Direct Download Links:

Source: Microsoft Downloads | AeroXP

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Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Microsoft provides 40% discount on LongHorn upgrade exam


Are you an MCSA or MCSE in Windows Server 2003? Or are you working towards getting certified? Then you better plan to finish that before 30th June, 2007 and get yourself registered to avail the 40% discount benefit that Microsoft is providing for the next releasing Windows Server Code Name "LongHorn" upgrade exam. As a Windows Server 2003 customer or partner with an early certification on Longhorn, you will be well placed to support early adopting organizations that will require skills on both platforms.

Register Now: Click Here

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