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Updated Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 to Support Windows Server 2008

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 is in its R2 SP1 version since last year. However, because there were new operating systems and service packs for existing OSs released since VS 2005 was introduces, we have learned that it does not support the following operating systems: Windows Server 2008 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) Windows XP…

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Using GlobalNames Zone in Windows Server 2008

On my previous article, “Understanding GlobalNames Zone in Windows Server 2008“, I’ve listed the major benefits for using the new GlobalNames Zone (also known as GNZ) in Windows Server 2008 DNS. Basically, if you are retiring WINS or are planning on deploying an IPv6-only environment, all the client and server name resolution will depend on…

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Train Signal launches new Windows 2008 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure video training courses

I just received two new video courses in the mail from Train Signal, and wanted to pass on my recommendation for both. One covers Active Directory for Windows Server 2008, and the other covers Network Infrastructure for Server 2008. I have always been impressed by the quality of Train Signal’s courses, and based on my…

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Setting up a Logon Script through GPO in Windows Server 2008

As written in the first part of this set of articles, there are two ways to assign Logon scripts. The first is done on the Profile tab of the user properties dialog in the Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC). The second is done via Group Policy Objects (GPO). This article will focus on the…

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Remotely Managing Windows 2008 Server Core Settings through MMC Snap-ins

In my previous articles (see list below) I have written about how, in Windows Server 2008, Server Core installation does not include the traditional full graphical user interface (GUI). Therefore, once you have configured the server, you can only manage it locally at a command prompt, or remotely using a Terminal Server connection. Read more…

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Record Secure Remote Access SSL VPN Gateway Sessions

In the following article, I will demonstrate how to Record Secure Remote Access SSL VPN Gateway Sessions, using Terminal Services/ in conjunction with ObserveIT. In this deployment, all secure remote access SSL VPN sessions are routed through one or more central remote access gateways, with secondary remote desktop sessions serving as the method to access…

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Raising Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain and Forest Functional Levels

  When the first Windows Server 2008–based Domain Controller is deployed in a domain or forest, the domain or forest operates by default at the lowest functional level that is possible in that environment, meaning Windows 2000 Native Mode. This allows you to take advantage of the default Active Directory features while running versions of…

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Installing Windows Server 2008 Core

As I wrote in my previous articles, a Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation provides a minimal environment for running specific server roles, which reduces the maintenance and management requirements and the attack surface for those server roles. The advantages of Server Core are: security improvement (reduced attack surface), needs less system resources (occupies only…

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Installing Hyper-V on Windows Server 2008 Server Core

The Server Core installation option of the Windows Server 2008 operating system installs a minimal server installation of Windows Server 2008 to run supported server roles, including the Hyper-V role. When you select the Server Core installation type option, the Windows setup program installs only the files that are required for the supported server roles….

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Installing Active Directory on Windows Server 2008

Daniel Petri guides you through the steps required to create a Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller for a new Active Directory domain.

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