Windows Server 2008 (Longhorn) is being released in Q1 of next
year. Are you prepared? Read up on the
new security features of this server operating system like
Microsoft BitLocker support and
Network Access Protection (NAP) in this tip
series. Also, learn how to build a custom server from scratch
and how the delay of the Windows Server 2008 release will affect
your security.
Will Windows Server 2008's delay affect your
security?
By Benjamin Vigil
Is your Microsoft Windows Vista system at a disadvantage now that
Windows Server 2008 won't be available until February 2008? Find
out why one industry guru says no.
Longhorn Server preview: Important new
features
By Brien M. Posey
Read up on some of the new features of Longhorn Server, including
BitLocker support, role-based security, server core and network
access protection.
Microsoft Longhorn Server Core: Security
implications
By Jonathan Hassell
Microsoft's Longhorn Server Core edition will allow you to build a
custom server from the ground up, using only the capabilities that
you absolutely need. Read about the security implications of this
new modular architecture in this tip from Jonathan Hassell.
Microsoft Longhorn features worth
watching
By Gary Olsen
Expert Gary Olsen observes notable new features that will make a
difference to Windows administrators: NAP, Terminal Services, Unix
integration are a few.