With Hyper-V R2, Microsoft sets its sights on VMware
Competition between VMware and Microsoft got a little tighter on Thursday with the release of Windows Server 2008 R2, which includes a major update to Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualization software.
Three ways to get free eval copies of Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft has provided several ways to evaluate Windows Server 2008 R2. There are three "free" methods that might be better for you than the traditional ways of getting eval copies through TechNet Plus and MSDN and hacking through the software on your own.
Microsoft's two new operating systems: A win-win
Implementing Windows 7, Windows 2008 Server and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) requires careful planning and attention to detail. But this trifecta offers a significant payoff in terms of virtualization and administrative policy controls.
Windows Server 2008 R2: 3 Key New Features
As part of an announcement at the TechEd show in Los Angeles, Microsoft said that Windows Server 2008 R2 RC is now available revealed three interesting features.
Hands on with Windows Server 2008 r2: Admin tools
Development on Windows Server 2008 R2 proceeds apace. And in addition to DirectAccess and other features I've already written about, with Tuesday's announcement of the newest Windows Server 2008 release candidate there are numerous other important improvements in administrative usability in Windows Server 2008 R2.
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