Update: I am currently testing Windows Server 2008 in detail. Please, check out the complete list of my Windows Server 2008 reviews. Also read about the latest rumors concerning the release date for Windows Server 2008.
Update2: Rumors about the release date of Windows Server 2008.

Windows Server 2008 gets more and more media coverage these days since its release date is getting closer. This post summarizes some interesting information I found today.

(more…)

Some days ago, I wrote about the 10 most important new features of Windows Server 2008. Today, I just stumbled across a white paper from Microsoft with the title Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2003 with SP1 to Windows Server Code Name “Longhorn”. The word file has 272 pages and goes pretty much into details. Since it was updated at the end of April, it probably is related to Beta 3.

(more…)

After summarizing all pros and cons for MAK and KMS activation, I am still undecided as to which option is better. I am curious to know which solution you would prefer. I would also like to know why you decided for one or the other solution. You can leave your thoughts as a comment in this post. If you don’t have the time for this, you can just take part in the opinion poll. If you’re unsure, then one of two these posts might be of help:

(more…)

It seems as if Microsoft’s new server OS will be named Windows Server 2008. Some reported that Microsoft used this name at the Winhec press site, but they removed it, already. However, on a French Technet page they are still using “Windows Server 2008″. Update: They just removed it from both sites, but it is official now, anyway. This probably means that we won’t see the final before 2008. Last week, I introduced Windows Server 2008 Server Core. Today, I will show you how to do some basic configuration. It will give you an idea how you can manage Server Core.

(more…)

Sometime ago, I reviewed WinDirStat, a free tool that helps you find files and folders occupying large space on your disk. JDiskReport can be used for the same purpose. However, it works in a different way.

(more…)

This post belongs to my series about Microsoft’s next server OS, Windows Server Longhorn. Today I am answering some essential questions about Server Core.

(more…)

The final of VMware Workstation 6 is now available for download. Virtualization.info discusses the new features.

(more…)

Today, I installed the Beta 3 of Windows Server Longhorn on the latest release candidate of VMware Workstation 6 (build 44426). Compared with the negative experiences I made with the beta versions of Vista and VMware Workstation, everything worked out smoothly. There are still two problems, though.

(more…)

Fullarmor ADMX Migrator is a free must-have Group Policy tool which allows you to create ADMX templates easily with a graphical user interface (GUI). You can also use it to convert your ADM files into the ADMX format. Under Windows Vista, the XML-based ADMX format replaces the ADM format that you have known from Windows XP/2003. Please, check out my posts about ADMX and ADM for more information.

(more…)

It’s my first day after vacation, and I am somewhat overwhelmed by the number of new releases relevant to my work, even though, I tried to keep myself updated through my RSS feeds. This post is more or less a to-do-list for me. If you are sys admin in a Windows shop, you’re probably in the same situation.

(more…)