Microsoft released the File Server Migration Toolkit version 1.2 (FSMT 1.2), which will help you migrate file shares from computers running Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Storage Server 2008 to computers running Windows 2003 Server, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Storage Server 2008. You can use … Continue reading Microsoft File Server Migration Toolkit 1.2 available as a free download
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How many DFS-N namespace servers do you need?
Introduction Whenever you’re deploying Windows Server DFS-Namespaces, you will need to figure out how many servers will be required. Since I moved to the role of DFS-N PM, I noticed that the specific information on how many namespace servers you need is something that isn’t clearly posted anywhere. Although we never really had any problems … Continue reading How many DFS-N namespace servers do you need?
Windows Storage Server 2008 with the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.2 available to MSDN and TechNet Plus subscribers
This blog post is obsolete, since new versions of Windows Storage Server and the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target are now available on MSDN and Technet. For details on new releases, check http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2010/09/27/windows-storage-server-2008-r2-and-the-microsoft-iscsi-software-target-3-3-are-available-on-msdn-technet-here-s-how-to-install-them.aspx Also, the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.3 for Windows Server 2008 R2 is now available as a public download.For details, check http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2011/04/04/microsoft-iscsi-software-target-3-3-for-windows-server-2008-r2-available-for-public-download.aspx Overview … Continue reading Windows Storage Server 2008 with the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.2 available to MSDN and TechNet Plus subscribers
TechEd 2009 session today on Windows Server 2008 R2 File Classification Infrastructure (FCI)
If you are attending the Microsoft TechEd 2009 conference in Los Angeles and you're looking forward to a deep dive into the new File Classification Infrastructure (FCI) in Windows Server 2008 R2, there will be a session today including a walkthrough of FCI with never-before-seen demos of partner solutions and how you can use PowerShell … Continue reading TechEd 2009 session today on Windows Server 2008 R2 File Classification Infrastructure (FCI)
Windows Server 2008 R2 File Classification Infrastructure (FCI) at TechEd 2009
I wanted to call your attention to four new blog posts this morning from Nir Ben Zvi (Senior Program Manager Lead, Microsoft File Server Team) and Matthias Wollnik (Program Manager, Microsoft File Server Team) introducing the Windows Server 2008 R2 File Classification Infrastructure (FCI). This new Windows feature, highlighted in today's keynote during TechEd 2009, allows … Continue reading Windows Server 2008 R2 File Classification Infrastructure (FCI) at TechEd 2009
Windows Storage Server 2008 and the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.2
I am glad to share that Windows Storage Server 2008 (WSS 2008) and the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.2 have been released to the Microsoft OEM partners. This is the successor to Windows Storage Server 2003 (WSS 2003) and Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 (WUDSS 2003). I have been working closely with some of … Continue reading Windows Storage Server 2008 and the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.2
Using the Windows Server 2008 DFSUTIL.EXE command line to manage DFS-Namespaces
The most common administration activities related to DFS-Namespaces can be performed using the “DFS Management” MMC. This will show up under “Administrative Tools” after you add the DFS role service in Server Manager. You can also add just the MMC for remote management of a DFS namespace server. You will find that in Server Manager, … Continue reading Using the Windows Server 2008 DFSUTIL.EXE command line to manage DFS-Namespaces
RC for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 released to TechNet Plus and MSDN (includes filenames and sizes)
If you are a TechNet Plus or an MSDN subscriber, you can now download the Release Candidate (RC) for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. There are different files for each client architecture (x64, x86) and server architecture (x64, ia64). Additional files include the language packs for each one, plus the WAIK (Windows Automated … Continue reading RC for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 released to TechNet Plus and MSDN (includes filenames and sizes)
Microsoft Management Summit 2009 keynotes available (includes updated System Center roadmap)
The Microsoft Management Summit 2009 has started, touching on interesting themes like Virtualization, Dynamic IT and Private Clouds. For those not fortunate enough to be in Las Vegas attending in person, you can watch the keynotes on domand. The first one, delivered by Bob Kelly (Microsoft Corporate VP for Microsoft Infrastructure Server Marketing), started the series. He … Continue reading Microsoft Management Summit 2009 keynotes available (includes updated System Center roadmap)
Microsoft keynote at the RSA Conference 2009: End to End Trust
Microsoft's Corporate VP of Trustworthy Computing (Scott Charney) delivered an interesting keynote as part of this year's RSA Conference about End to End Trust, following up on Craig Mundie's keynote last year. End to End Trust is described as "Microsoft’s vision for a safer, more trusted Internet that can only be achieved through broad cross industry collaboration … Continue reading Microsoft keynote at the RSA Conference 2009: End to End Trust
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