Windows Longhorn Beta 3

Microsoft have unveiled the first publicly available test version of Windows Server, code-named “Longhorn” as Beta 3.  The release allows people to evaluate the increased control, flexibility and protection and is available for download today at http://www.microsoft.com/getbeta3.  Please note this public beta is not supported for use in a production environment.  The final version of Windows Server “Longhorn” is on track for release to manufacturing in the second half of 2007.
http://www.microsoft.com/getbeta3

Windows Server "Longhorn": Server Core

Organisations need their servers to be running effectively for as much time as possible. Windows Server "Longhorn" Server Core helps organisations to achieve this goal.

Now, administrators can choose to install Windows Server "Longhorn" with only core server functionality and without any extra overhead. By reducing the roles that can be performed by the server, and removing the graphic user interface (GUI), the organisation can expect improved security and reduced management overhead.

The full list of Server Core roles includes: DNS Server, DHCP Server , Active Directory Domain Controller (including Read Only Domain Controllers), File Server, Print Server, Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services, Media Services and Virtualisation.

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6687608

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David