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. Microsoft Read more
We’ve just launched a major upgrade to http://www.innovateonwindowsserver.com/, which is an application readiness portal targeting developers of custom and commercial software that also empowers IT Pros to determine application compatibility on Windows Server 2008. The site upgrade contains: Details for ISVs to enroll on the site, participate in our Early Access Programs (EAP) for software Read more
Hi, my name is Brad Anderson and I’m the General Manager, leading product development and engineering for Microsoft’s Management and Solutions Division. Many of you have heard that I recently assumed leadership for MSD after Kirill Tatarinov moved over to lead MS Business Solutions Division. Looking back at my four years with Kirill, I feel Read more
The usual news items are coing from Orlando’s TechEd 2007 location. One of the biggies yesterday was IIS7 – the new web server in Windows Server 2008 – will be added to the list of roles in the Server Core installation of the OS. Volker blogged about it, and see the Q&A here. This is Read more
Jeffrey has a good, lengthy post about PowerShell here. Of note is the fact that there’s been 1 million downloads in 6 months. His post includes references and links to MS products and partner using PowerShell, books, and community sites. PowerShell is the new command-line shell with tools and a scripting language. See more here. Patrick Read more
As Patrick mentioned, many of the Windows Server team are here in Barcelona for TechEd: IT Forum this week and we’re gearing up for a great set of breakout sessions, lightning demos, hands-on lab and chalk-talks around Windows Server “Longhorn” and Virtualization. One of the features of the conference this year is “The Virtual Side” Read more
