BizTalk Server 2010 Beta is an integration server that provides connectivity, Business Process Management (BPM) and SOA/ESB capabilities. It also includes Business to Business (B2B) integration capabilities, Adapters, Accelerators, and an RFID platform.
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SharePoint Server 2010, Standard Trial
This is the trial for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010.
For small and mid-sized organizations looking to create public Internet sites or basic extranets using the Standard features of SharePoint Server 2010. ​
Windows Home Server code name "Vail"
Windows Home Server code name "Vail" is the version 2 release of Windows Home Server, now based on Windows Server ® 2008 R2. There are some exciting new features that you can try out if you choose to join the Windows Home Server Connect program such as:
- Extending media streaming outside the home or office
- Improvements in multi-PC backup and restore
- Simplified setup and user experience
- Significantly expanded development and customization tools for partners
- Much, much more!
Link – https://connect.microsoft.com/windowshomeserver/?wa=wsignin1.0
Windows Home Server code name “Vail”
Windows Home Server code name "Vail" is the version 2 release of Windows Home Server, now based on Windows Server ® 2008 R2. There are some exciting new features that you can try out if you choose to join the Windows Home Server Connect program such as:
- Extending media streaming outside the home or office
- Improvements in multi-PC backup and restore
- Simplified setup and user experience
- Significantly expanded development and customization tools for partners
- Much, much more!
Link – https://connect.microsoft.com/windowshomeserver/?wa=wsignin1.0
Exchange Server 2010 SP1
While we appreciate all the positive feedback we’ve received on Exchange Server 2010, we know you all are eager to find out what’s been going on in Redmond since November. Today, we are happy to give you a first look at what’s coming later this year in Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 1 (SP1).
SP1 will include fixes and tweaks in areas you’ve helped us identify, including a roll-up of the roll-ups we’ve released to date. I also wanted to flag some of the feature enhancements we’re excited to bring to you with SP1 including: archiving and discovery enhancements, Outlook Web App (OWA) improvements, mobile user and management improvements, and some highly sought after additional UI for management tasks. This is not an all-inclusive list, so stay tuned for the detailed list coming soon!
Link – http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2010/04/07/454533.aspx
Windows Server 2008 R2 to Phase Out Itanium
I’ve written previously about 64-bit and Windows Server and the long, steady adoption of 64-bit computing over the years. Having been involved in Windows Server support for Alpha processors in the past, and seeing many of the early chapters of 64-bit Windows Server written on Intel’s Itanium architecture, it’s with a sense of nostalgia that I pass on some important news.
Windows Server 2008 R2 will be the last version of Windows Server to support the Intel Itanium architecture. SQL Server 2008 R2 and Visual Studio 2010 are also the last versions to support Itanium.
Microsoft is discontinuing Windows Essential Business Server
Microsoft is discontinuing its Windows Essential Business Server product, a bundle aimed at midsize businesses, the company said Friday.
The product combined Windows Server 2008, the Exchange e-mail server, and management tools into a single software package.
A look at Windows Home Server "Vail" (Build 7360)
Windows Home Server "Vail", the next major version of this product, will be based on the current generation Windows Server platform (Windows Server 2008 R2) and will share a number of features and capabilities with Small Business Server and Essential Business Server. Unfortunately, Microsoft has been tight-lipped about Vail and the quality of information we have today is lacking, to say the least. Fortunately, a recently leaked build of Vail – tagged build 7360 – has shed some light on what the WHS team has been working on.
Link – http://www.withinwindows.com/2010/02/02/a-look-at-windows-home-server-vail-build-7360/
A look at Windows Home Server “Vail” (Build 7360)
Windows Home Server "Vail", the next major version of this product, will be based on the current generation Windows Server platform (Windows Server 2008 R2) and will share a number of features and capabilities with Small Business Server and Essential Business Server. Unfortunately, Microsoft has been tight-lipped about Vail and the quality of information we have today is lacking, to say the least. Fortunately, a recently leaked build of Vail – tagged build 7360 – has shed some light on what the WHS team has been working on.
Link – http://www.withinwindows.com/2010/02/02/a-look-at-windows-home-server-vail-build-7360/
Inside look at one of the domain controller promotion process using DCPromo
In order to add an additional domain controller to an existing domain, DCPromo must be used to complete the task. The process will install the AD DS on the Windows Server, join the machine to the domain and replicate all partitions from the existing domain controller. The steps for running DCPromo to promote a server to DC have been well documented. They can be done either through the Windows Interface for user attended installation, or via an answer file for unattended installation. This blog will focus on what really happens after the user input is taken and the real installation starts. Hopefully this can help readers have a better understanding of domain controller installation process, so that they can have effective debugging if any problem arises.
Citrix XenApp for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
As Microsoft introduces Windows Server 2008 R2, Citrix expects to release a final version of XenApp on Windows Server R2 in the first half of 2010. But you won’t have to wait that long. This fall, Citrix will release a Tech Preview version of XenApp for Windows Server 2008 R2 to showcase our complete application virtualization technology suite and deliver powerful solutions for our joint customers.
Link – http://www.citrix.com/English/ps2/products/feature.asp?contentID=1854441
SQL Server 2008 R2 gets an official due date
Speaking of roadmaps, Microsoft (either “by design†or by mistake) has provided a due date for SQL Server 2008 R2, the next version of its database.
Up until recently, the Softies have been saying SQL Server 2008 R2 would be a “first half†2010 product. But in a new benchmark report, that date gets more specific.
Windows Home Server Power Pack 3
We are announcing that the Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 will be available in all shipping languages (Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish) on November 24 2009. Power Pack 3 will be a free update to existing Windows Home Server users via Windows Update.
Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 improves the Windows Home Server experience with Windows 7 and Windows Media Center by providing features like backup and restore of computers running Windows 7, Windows 7 Libraries integration, enhancements for Windows Media Center, and better support for netbook computers.
Exchange 2010 is Available to download
It is my distinct pleasure to announce today the global availability of Exchange Server 2010. This has been an amazing journey from conception to launch, and the team has delivered an unprecedented line up of innovations in this release. I am incredibly proud of the team and our product.
The dedication of the Exchange community working side by side with us to deliver Exchange 2010 has been inspiring for me. I want to thank you for your commitment over the past 3 years helping us develop new ideas, make product enhancements and test pre-release bits to ensure our final product is rock solid. I believe Exchange has the most impressive IT Pro and Developer community in the world today. We could not have shipped this product without you!
Link – http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2009/11/09/453096.aspx
Microsoft Announces Exchange Server 2010 Availability and Wave of Innovations at Tech•Ed Europe 2009
Today at the Microsoft Tech•Ed Europe 2009 conference in Germany, Microsoft Business Division President Stephen Elop announced that Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 is now available worldwide to help businesses reduce costs, protect communications and delight e-mail users. Along with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2010 is part of a generation of solutions designed for increased business productivity and cost savings.
In today’s challenging economic environment, innovative use of new information technologies can result in improved operational efficiency and reduced costs. The combination of cost savings coupled with improved productivity and innovation is defined as “the New Efficiency.”
