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Microsoft releases new Windows Server, Vista SP1 test code

Dec 7, 2007   1 am
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windows_logo Full versions, which Microsoft hopes will help spur increased Vista adoption, are due to be released early next year.

Microsoft released on Wednesday new test versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Service Pack, two highly anticipated technologies that are scheduled to be released early next year.

Microsoft also revealed partner resources to prepare customers for the release of the server OS, which the company plans to release to manufacturing on Feb. 27, 2008, the same day as a joint-launch event that also will promote SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008. Combined, the three mark Microsoft’s major product release cycle for the year, although the products are not scheduled to be released simultaneously.

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HowTo: Install the WSv Role in Windows Server 2008 RC0

Sep 25, 2007   2 pm
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windows_logo Install the Windows Server virtualization (WSv) role in Windows Server 2008 RC (Release Candidate) 0.

If you want to give WSv(aka. Viridian) a whirl, you must have specific hardware capabilities. Your processor must be 64-bit, have XD/NX (eXecute Disable/No Execute) turned on, and support Intel VT or AMD-V. Further, the BIOS must support these features. It is recommended that even if your hardware does have these capabilities, you upgrade to the latest version of the BIOS.

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