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The Complete Guide to Windows Server 2008

Microsoft Windows Server 2008Windows Server 2008 is a server operating system released by Microsoft as the successor to Windows Server 2003. Server 2008 include a number of new features including:

  • Server Core, which allows the OS to run in a minimal, command line based configuration.
  • Self Healing NTFS, which allows a file system to correct some errors without having to reboot the PC.
  • Hyper-V, which forms the basis of Microsoft virtualiztion strategy.
  • Windows System Resource Manager, which provides a fine grained method for controlling resources.
  • And more...

This guide will introduce you to the new features in Windows 2008 in more detail, as well as providing information to help you install and manage the system, and troubleshoot common issues.

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