The Tolly Group, Inc. has just released a new 39-page report on the SMB2 performance improvements in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Title: Enhanced Network Performance with Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 - Update Abstract: With the release of the Windows Vista client operating system and Windows Server 2008 network managers face … Continue reading New Tolly Group report on the performance of SMB2
Tag: Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions webcast – recording now available
I had the pleasure to deliver yesterday a TechNet Webcast on "Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions", which also included details on the upcoming Windows Server 2008 R2. That webcast is now available on-demand (for streaming or download), via http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032399197&Culture=en-US. Here's a quick summary of what was covered: Windows Server 2008 File and Storage … Continue reading Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions webcast – recording now available
Webcast Series on Microsoft Virtualization
The IT Pro Evangelists team is working on a series of webcasts covering topics related to Microsoft Virtualization starting this week.These will be 300 level sessions, so they will offer technical depth on several items related to virtualization, including Hyper-V and SCVMM:Virtualization in a Nutshell In this webcast, we introduce the virtualization world, laying the … Continue reading Webcast Series on Microsoft Virtualization
Upcoming TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions
If you were unable to attend my presentation on "Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions" during TechEd 2008 EMEA, I will be delivering it again as a TechNet Webcast: Title: Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions (Level 300) Event ID: 1032399197Language: English. Product: Windows Server 2008. Audience: IT Professional.Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 … Continue reading Upcoming TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions
SMB2, a complete redesign of the main remote file protocol for Windows
Introduction SMB (Server Message Block) is a remote file protocol commonly used by Microsoft Windows clients and servers that dates back to 1980’s. Back when it was first used, LANs speeds were typically 10Mbps or less, WAN use was very limited and there were no Wireless LANs. Network security concerns like preventing man-in-the-middle attacks were … Continue reading SMB2, a complete redesign of the main remote file protocol for Windows
Apply these Windows Server 2008 hotfixes to avoid known Hyper-V issues
If you are building a Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V server from scratch, you will need a few updates to get the latest fixes in your server. One of these is the KB950050 update, which brings the Hyper-V code from the beta version to the released (RTM) version. That Hyper-V RTM update is on Windows Update … Continue reading Apply these Windows Server 2008 hotfixes to avoid known Hyper-V issues
File Server performance improvements with the SMB2 protocol in Windows Server 2008
SMB (Server Message Block) is the main protocol used in Windows for file sharing and it has been significantly improved from Windows Server 2003/Windows XP to Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista. During my TechEd 2008 ITForum presentation on “Windows Server 2008 – File and Storage Solutions”, I covered some details on SMB2 and showed a demo … Continue reading File Server performance improvements with the SMB2 protocol in Windows Server 2008
TechEd 2008 ITForum, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
I am in Barcelona this week to participate in the TechEd 2008 ITForum. I will deliver two sessions during this event. Here are the code, title and abstract for each one: SVR310 - Windows Server 2008 - File and Storage Solutions (Tuesday, Nov 4, 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM)Windows Server 2008 contains lots of changes … Continue reading TechEd 2008 ITForum, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft File Server Migration Toolkit 1.1 available as a free download
Microsoft just announced the release of Microsoft File Server Migration Toolkit 1.1, which will help you migrate file shares from computers running Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server and Windows Server 2008 to computers running Windows 2003 Server and Windows Server 2008. You can use it to consolidate multiple file servers … Continue reading Microsoft File Server Migration Toolkit 1.1 available as a free download
The Basics of Windows Server 2008 FSRM (File Server Resource Manager)
Overview FSRM (File Server Resource Manager) is a service of the File Services role in Windows Server 2008. You can use FSRM to enhance your ability to manage and monitor storage activities on your file server. The main capabilities of FSRM include: Folder Quotas File Screening Storage Reports Event Log Integration E-mail Notifications Automated Scripts … Continue reading The Basics of Windows Server 2008 FSRM (File Server Resource Manager)
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