Windows Server System is an integrated set of server software from Microsoft. It forms the infrastructure for operating the back end of an information technology system. Microsoft divides its server offerings into four major categories: "Security", "IT Operations", "Applications", and "Collaboration". Many of the products integrate deeply with Visual Studio to help software developers and designers build solutions using familiar tools.
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HP LeftHand P4000 iSCSI SAN for SAP landscapes with HP BladeSystem and HP ProCurve
published by HP StorageVirtualization on Nov 25, 2009
For entry-level to mid-sized SAP customers who are already comfortable with an iSCSI-based, Microsoft Windows and SQL Server landscape, the HP LeftHand P4000 SAN family offers a total storage solution for virtualized or non-virtualized HP servers.
Technologies in HP ProLiant G6 c-Class server blades with Intel Xeon processors
published by HP ProLiant G6 Servers Intel on Oct 16, 2009
This technology brief describes the architecture and the implementation of major technologies in HP ProLiant G6 c-Class server blades based on Intel Xeon processors. Much of the content of this paper is similar or identical to the content of a companion paper about the technologies in HP ProLiant G6 server blades based AMD Opteron processors because many of the same technologies have been implemented in both.
HP ProLiant BL460c G6 achieves #1 two-processor Windows result
published by HP ProLiant G6 Servers Intel on Oct 16, 2009
The SAP SD Standard Application Benchmark was performed in Houston, Texas, on the ProLiant BL460c G6 and ProLiant DL380 G6 configured with several variables from its previous benchmark in December 2008. These variables include an SAP update to the SAP SD Standard Application Benchmark and the usage of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition. In addition, the benchmark utilized the ProLiant BL460c with its latest generation, G6.
Addressing Compliance Initiatives with Tripwire and the Center for Internet Security (CIS)
published by Tripwire on Mar 31, 2009
Learn the basics about security benchmarks, and specifically how the security benchmarks developed by the Center for Internet Security (CIS) can help you with your compliance initiatives.
Concentric Hosted Exchange Whitepaper
published by Concentric on Mar 27, 2009
Email, calendaring, collaboration, and mobility solutions are moving from corporate data centers to service provider networks. Service providers can realize far greater economies of scale than most businesses and deliver higher levels of service to more users at a lower cost; in fact, the fewer the users, the higher cost for each. Concentric Hosted Exchange is a fast, reliable and affordable solution for email, calendaring, collaboration, and mobility based on Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Microsoft Outlook® 2007. Concentric Hosted Exchange provides all of the benefits of Microsoft Exchange and Outlook 2007 without the up-front infrastructure costs or ongoing overhead.
The Business Case, Vision and Process for Migrating from Lotus Notes to Microsoft SharePoint
published by Optimus BT on Mar 12, 2009
This whitepaper discusses the Business case, vision, and the approach for migrating from Lotus Notes to Microsoft SharePoint, along with some key best practices that needs to be considered for a successful migration process and graceful acceptance of the new platform within your organization.
Application Ready Network Guide Microsoft Windows Server 2008
published by F5 Networks Inc on Jan 22, 2009
F5 has worked with Microsoft during the beta cycle and beyond to ensure a high level of interoperability and optimization with the entire Windows Server 2008 platform. F5’s Application Ready Network for Windows Server 2008 not only helps optimize end-to-end performance, availability, and scalability for Windows Server 2008 deployments, but reduces the costs associated with deployment, management, and operation.
Designing a Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 architecture with HP BladeSystem
published by F5 Networks Inc on Jan 22, 2009
This white paper is focused on the design and architecture of an OCS 2007 environment in an HP BladeSystem infrastructure. The document outlines a building block approach to deploying OCS on the HP BladeSystem and focuses on how the design decisions around levels of availability, scalability, and the OCS 2007 feature set impact the hardware that is deployed and the version of OCS that is used. The white paper also covers a brief overview of the Microsoft Unified Communications framework including Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Office Communications Server 2007 and an overview of the HP BladeSystem architecture and how the HP BladeSystem can help lower the total cost of ownership (TCO).
Accelerating OS Deployment with Microsoft Windows Deployment Services
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
Microsoft Windows Deployment Services (WDS) provides an accessible, flexible way to perform mass deployments of current and legacy Windows operating systems. Using customized answer files and taking advantage scripting and other tools with WDS can help dramatically reduce the time to perform highly configured mass deployments with minimal infrastructure impact.
HotSchedules: Workforce Scheduling Provider Increases Capacity & Competitiveness with Virtualization
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
HotSchedules needed an agile and scalable IT environment that could respond quickly to growth opportunities. The company deployed the Windows Server 2008 operating system with Hyper-V virtualization technology to consolidate its server environment, reduce costs, and maximize network performance. By hosting up to 19 virtual machines on each physical server, HotSchedules increased its growth capacity while cutting power costs 77 percent and enhancing the company’s competitive position.
Maxol: Oil Firm Grows Business While Trimming Servers by 80 Percent
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
The Maxol markets a comprehensive range of oil and petroleum products to all sectors of the Irish market. Maxol used the Windows Server 2008 Enterprise operating system featuring Hyper-V virtualization technology to consolidate 22 servers to 6 servers, an 80 percent reduction.
NetBenefit: Hosting Provider Uses Virtualization to Expand Services and Reduce Costs
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
NetBenefit is a leading provider of managed hosting services in the United Kingdom. Faced with ever more expensive London data center costs, the company decided to implement the Windows Server 2008 operating system featuring Hyper-V virtualization technology to give it the ability to create competitively priced entry-level virtual machines to complement its existing managed hosting services.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008: Server Virtualization and Management
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Microsoft’s next generation hypervisor technology, adds an exciting new dimension to the server virtualization market. With Hyper-V and Microsoft’s integrated Server Management suite, you can take advantage of a powerful set of tools to help simplify infrastructure management and better utilize your hardware investments.
Dell Microsoft WS08 Hyper-V Reference Architecture
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
This Dell Virtualization Reference Architecture (RA) white paper describes Dell validated architectures for Windows Server 2008® Hyper‐V. The Virtualization RA is intended to provide customers with example virtualization solution configurations that can be used to consider, evaluate, and select the Dell virtualization solution components that best fit their requirements.
Dell Storage and CommVault Simpana: Ease Adoption of Microsoft Windows Server 2008
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
Migrating data associated with Microsoft operating systems, applications, and other software can be a challenge administrators overlook when planning system upgrades. Del™ PowerVault™ and Dell EqualLogic™ storage and CommVault® Simpana® data management software enable flexible data migration and transparent, release-specific data object recovery and backup to help simplify upgrades in enterprise environments.
Getting Ready for Microsoft Windows Server 2008
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
The Windows Server 2008 OS promises to supercharge enterprise computing by providing a solid foundation to support critical workloads and deliver rich Web-based experiences—all in an exceptionally secure, industry-standard operating environment. Dell smoothes the way by providing business-ready platforms optimized for Windows Server 2008 together with Structured Solution Designs to make the migration flexible, simple, and green.
Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Drivers on Dell PowerEdge Servers
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
Upgrading Dell PowerEdge™ servers to the Windows Server 2008 OS also typically requires selecting, installing, and troubleshooting device drivers. Using tested and validated drivers and following best practices can help administrators ensure optimal performance in their environments.
Migrating Dell PowerEdge Servers to Microsoft Windows Server 2008
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
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Simplify Migration to Microsoft Windows Server 2008
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
For many enterprises, the biggest hurdle in upgrading to the Windows Server 2008 OS is the complexity of the migration process. Dell helps simplify IT and reduce risk with comprehensive service offerings and a validated, repeatable approach that includes seamless support for integrated Microsoft applications on Dell servers.
Top 10 Reasons to Migrate to WS08
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
New virtualization tools, Web technologies, and security enhancements help save time and reduce costs, and provide you with high availability and increased flexibility for your changing business needs. Central to IT simplification is streamlining maintenance and maximizing availability — and by running Windows Server 2008 on Dell servers, you can do both.
Windows Server 2008 Remote Infrastructure
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
Microsoft has launched the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet: Windows Server 2008. Dell closely collaborated with Microsoft during development, gaining expertise in all aspects of its features and functionality, including key advancements in the management of remote infrastructures.
Data Center of the Future: Microsoft Longhorn
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
Find out how can you reduce the risks (and anxiety) when upgrading your IT infrastructure to WS08 from two experts: Ray Weinstein, acting director on Windows Practice and Burk Buechler, Product Manager for Windows Server 2008 consulting services at Dell.
Data Center of the Future: Microsoft Longhorn Server Core
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
Listen to a discussion about Server Core, which is an integrated piece of the operating system that reduces server maintenance and management from David Troeger, Development Manager for WS08 at Dell.
Data Center of the Future: Microsoft Longhorn Migration
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
Hear from the actual engineer who has been working for two years on how to simplify migration, so you can start getting the benefits of WS08 sooner and with less hassle.
HotSchedules Video
published by Dell Windows Server on Jan 16, 2009
Ray Pawlikowski, President of HotSchedules, discusses how virtualization services from Dell helps HotSchedules scale their business while reducing power consumption and floor space costs.
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