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REDMOND, Wash. — Dec. 6, 2005 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the release to manufacturing of Windows Server™ 2003 R2. Based on Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, Windows Server ...

Windows Server 2008 R2 has had a development path parallel to that of Windows 7. So much so, that Server 2008 R2 is often dubbed, "Windows 7 Server." Both operating systems share the distinction of ...

The noisiest new feature in Windows Server 2008 R2 promises to be live virtual machine migration, as Microsoft seizes the chance to show that Hyper-V is closing the gap with VMware Infrastructure. But ...

Microsoft's TechEd is an enterprise show, but that didn't stop the Softies from leading off with Windows 7 client in its kick-off keynote on May 11. Microsoft execs didn't totally skip over Windows ...

Microsoft Corp. has long seen the value in providing computing and server solutions to small and midsize businesses, although only recently has it put more of its industrial-strength marketing ...

Windows Server defaults to receiving updates from Windows Update. In large environments however, it typically makes more sense to use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). WSUS provides centralized ...

Get the skinny on the benefits and drawbacks of BrancheCache and DirectAccess, arguably the crown jewels of the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 releases. Also included: a guide to implementing ...

I had the opportunity to work with Windows Server 2008 R2 for over 2 years before its release at the end of 2009 implementing the product in a couple dozen very large early adopter enterprises, and ...

eWEEK content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. Boasting management and performance improvements for its ...