Reference white papers, guides, webcasts, test labs and more to help you use and troubleshoot the features of Windows Server 2008.
Evaluation Resources
Windows Server 2008 Evaluation Software
Windows Server 2008 Beta Central Windows Server 2008 Resources Page
Windows Server 2008 TechCenter: Evaluate Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 Webcast Express Demo Videos
Windows Server 2008 System Requirements
Windows Server 2008 Datasheet
Windows Server 2008 Frequently Asked Questions
Technical Resources
Windows Server 2008 TechCenter
Windows Server 2008 Technical Library
Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2003 with SP1 to Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 Release Notes
What's New in Failover Clusters for Windows Server 2008
What's New in Terminal Services for Windows Server 2008
Microsoft SCEP Implementation Whitepaper
Hypervisor Functional Specification
All program inforamtion is removed when using the Msizap.exe tool
The Encrypting File System
Scripting with Windows PowerShell
TechNet Event Review Webcasts
Server Role Management Windows Server 2008 (Session ITPROADD-201)
Server Core Running a Minimal Windows Server 2008 (Session ITPROADD-202)
UNIX Interoperability in Windows Server 2008 (Session ITPROADD-203)
PKI Enhancement in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (Session ITPROADD-204)
Windows Server 2008 Technical Overview Part 1 (Session ITPROADD-300)
Windows Server 2008 Technical Overview Part 2 (Session ITPROADD-301)
Windows Server 2008 Network Access Protection (NAP) Technical Overview (Session ITPROADD-302)
Next Generation Networking with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (Session ITPROADD-303)
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Branch Office Technology (Session ITPROADD-304)
BitLocker Deployment (Session ITPROADD-305)
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2008 Technical Overview (Session ITPROADD-306)
Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services Technical Overview (Session ITPROADD-400)
Windows Server Update Services Resources
WSUS 3.0 Usability Improvements whitepaper
Step-by-Step: Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0
Release Notes for Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0
Test Labs
Step By Step Guide: Demonstrate 802.1X NAP Enforcement in a Test Lab
Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate DHCP NAP Enforcement in a Test Lab
Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate IPsec NAP Enforcement in a Test Lab
Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate VPN NAP Enforcement in a Test Lab
Webcasts
Introduction to Terminal Services in Windows Server Code-Named “Longhorn” (Level 200)
Windows PowerShell: Next Generation Command Line Scripting (Level 300)
Windows Server 2008: Webcasts
Windows Server 2008 Webcast Express Demo Videos
Events and Webcasts Overview
Windows Server 2008 Virtual Labs
Windows Server 2008 Podcasts
Windows Server 2008 Chats
Windows Server 2008 Webcasts and Chats
Screencasts
Deploying SSTP Remote Access
Enhanced Network Performance with Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
How Microsoft Moves ITIL v3 from Concept to Practice
Product Activation for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
Release Notes for This Release of Hyper-V
Server and Domain Isolation Data Sheet
Windows Server 2008 Component Posters
Training and Certification Resources
Windows Server 2008 Learning Portal
General IT Training and Certification Resources
Communities and Newsgroups
Windows Server 2008 Web Forums
Windows Server Community
Community Centers for Windows Server Technologies
Windows Server Division Weblog