Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2003 with SP1 to Windows Server 2008

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This document describes new features and technologies, which were not available in Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), that will help to increase the security of computers running Windows Server 2008, increase productivity, and reduce administrative overhead. These topics apply to the next release of Windows Server 2008, based on the functionality expected to be included in the Beta releases in 2007. They do not describe all of the changes that are included in Windows Server 2008. Instead, they highlight changes that will potentially have the greatest impact on your use of Windows Server 2008 and provide references to additional information.

Download: Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 Technical Overviews

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These technical overviews provide IT Professionals with information about how a Windows Server 2008 technology works.

Download: Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 Step-by-Step Guides

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you will find:

• Creating and Deploying Active Directory Rights Management Services Templates Step-by-Step Guide.doc
• Deploying Active Directory Rights Management Services in an Extranet Step-by-Step Guide.doc
• Deploying Active Directory Rights Management Services with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Step-By-Step Guide.doc
• Server Core Installation Option of Windows Server Longhorn Step-By-Step Guide.doc
• Step-by-Step Guide for Configuring a Two-Node File Server Failover Cluster in Windows Server Longhorn.doc
• Step-by-Step Guide for Configuring a Two-Node Print Server Failover Cluster in Windows Server Longhorn.doc
• Using Identity Federation with Active Directory Rights Management Services Step-by-Step Guide.docWhat's New in Failover Clusters.doc
• What's New in Terminal Services for Microsoft Windows Server Code Name Longhorn.doc
• Windows Server Active Directory Rights Management Services Step-by-Step Guide.doc
• Windows Server Code Name Longhorn Beta 3 Active Directory Certificate Services Step-By-Step Guide.doc
• Windows Server Longhorn Beta 3 Release TS Gateway Server Step-By-Step Setup Guide.doc
• Windows Server Longhorn Beta 3 Release TS Licensing Step-By-Step Setup Guide.doc
• Windows Server Longhorn Beta 3 Terminal Services RemoteApp Step-By-Step Guide.doc
• Windows Server Longhorn Beta 3 Windows Deployment Services Step-by-Step Guide.doc

download: Windows Server 2008 Security Guide

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The Windows Server 2008 Security Guide helps organizations efficiently create, deploy, and maintain a secure environment for a variety of servers running Windows Server 2008, the next major release of Windows Server.