Thursday, April 26, 2007

BETA: Microsoft Longhorn Server Beta 3 released!

Today Microsoft released a new BETA of the Windows Longhorn Server (AKA Windows Server 2007).

Versions available for download at Connect, MSDN or MS Public Beta:
  • Microsoft Windows Longhorn Server Standard Edition (x86 and x64)
  • Microsoft Windows Longhorn Server Enterprise Edition (x86 and x64)
  • Microsoft Windows Longhorn Server Datacenter Edition (x86 and x64)
  • Microsoft Windows Longhorn Server Web Edition (x86 and x64)
  • Microsoft Windows Longhorn Server for Itanium-based Systems (IA64)

All of these versions are available in English, German and Japanese.

This is a list of new features included in the Beta 3:
  • PowerShell - *new* for beta 3 - powerful scripting.
  • Dynamic Partitioning - *new* for beta 3 - allocate resources on the fly.
  • Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 - next gen web and app platform
  • Server Core - more roles, low footprint, no GUI!
  • Terminal Services Gateway - access your apps without RASing in.
  • Failover Clustering - improved cluster management, security, and stability
  • Network Access Protection - keep your network safe from un-healthy clients.
  • Next Generation TCP/IP Protocol - built for speed.
  • Server Manager - setup, config, and manage server roles and features in one place.
  • Native UEFI 2.0 support - *new* for beta 3 - EFI support for OEMs.
  • Read-Only Domain Controller - branch office DCs
  • Distributed File System Replication Service (DFS-R) - fast replication
  • Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS)

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