- Windows Server 2008 R2 aims to provide regular and compatible server releases through an R2 update model, allowing for feature enhancements and adapting to changing industry needs.
- It focuses on compatibility while enabling the latest server technologies, and emphasizes scalability, virtualization, management improvements, and synergies with the Windows client platform.
- Key areas of focus include virtualization, management automation through PowerShell, support for new hardware, and addressing trends like multi-core systems and 64-bit computing.
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Overview
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4. Management Web Virtualization IIS 7 .NET on Server Core Integrated IIS7 Extensions Hyper-V™ in Server 2008 R2 Live Migration Boot from VHD Terminal Services & VDI Solid Foundation for Enterprise Workloads Power Management PowerShell 2.0 AD Administrative Center Best Practices Analyzer Microsoft Confidential Better Together with Windows 7 Scalability and Reliability Direct Access BranchCache Enhanced Group Policies BitLocker on Removable Drives >64 Core Support Componentization DHCP Failover DNSSEC
22. ASP.NET on Server Core Integrated PowerShell Provider Integrated FTP and WebDAV New IIS Manager Modules Configuration Logging & Tracing Extended Protection & Security