4. Windows Server 8
Centralized server management
o Server Manager
o Multiserver view
o Remote Management
o Powershell*
Task Manager
o Tabs
o Search the web/online
o Monitor and Control
* ∼200 commandlets in Server 2008 R2 Vs. ∼ 2300 in Server 8)
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6. Windows Server 2012
Virtualization Changes
o VM Replication
o VM from file server
o Live Storage Migration
o VHDX format (up to 64 TB)
o ODX (Offline Data Transfer)
o HW Improvements hosts
- 320 Logical Processors
- 1024 Virtual Processors
- 4 TB Memory
- 64 Nodes in a clusters
- 1024 Active Vms per host
- 4000 Active VMs per failover cluster
o HW(?) improvements guests
- Up to 64 virtual processors per VM
- Up to 1 TB memory per VM
o Cloud Backup
7. Windows Server 2012
Storage Changes
o Faster and more reliable
o Disk De-Duplication
o ODX (Offline Data Transfer)
o Storage Spaces and Storage Pools
o Check Disk runs FAST
o Bitlocker on clusted disks
8. Windows Server 2012
DirectAccess
o One Interface
o Support for non-IPv6 server resources
o Behinde NAT
o Can use only one public IP
o Don’t require PKI (maybe:-s)
- Windows 8 Clients Only
- Single Ipsec Tunnel
9. Active Directory
Virtual Supported
o Snapshotting supported
o Cloning supported
Extended Powershell Support
o ADAC Powershell History Viewer
ADAC GUI For
o Fine Grain Password Policy
o Recycle Bin
Active Directory Product Activation
o No More KMS
More About AD:
Webcast: Brian Desmond - What's new in Windows Server 8 Active Directory
12. Windows 8
• Setup Experience
o Reduced install time - Win7 20 min/Win8 8 min
o Web install / USB Install
• Quick Fix You PC
o Reset your PC – Remove all personal data, apps, and settings from
the PC, and reinstall Windows.
o Refresh your PC – Keep all personal data, “Interface Formerly Know
AS Metro” style apps, and important settings from the PC, and
reinstall Windows.
13. Windows 8
• Hyper-V
• Active Directory based Activation (KMS)
• Task Manager
• Windows Explorer improvements
o Ribbon
o Mount VHD and ISO files
o Up Button
(Can use Alt + Up Arrow Today)
o Move/Copy To
o Copy Path
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16. Windows 8
• Security
o Bitlocker
- Encrypt Only Used Disk Space
- TPM Pin Set By Users
- TPM Pin Change For Ordinary Users
o Windows Defender
o Secure Boot
• Windows To Go
o Boot from USB
o Complete installation (apps and everything you need)
18. Why Windows 8 Tablet
• Security
o Active Directory
o Patching
o Antivirus
o Firewall
• Management
o Active Directory
o Group Policy
o System Center suite
• User Experience
o “Interface Formerly Know AS Metro” Style
o DirectAccess
o Local Apps/Virtual App
