Date and Time: February 28, 2008 @ 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CET) During this live online 60 minute presentation, you will learn about the latest Windows Server operating system and how it can be used to build dedicated servers and appliances. You will also learn about key differentiators from earlier Windows Server operating systems and the resultant benefits to the embedded space.Who Should Attend: Anyone who is interested in building dedicated servers and appliances using Windows Server 2008 for Embedded Systems.Discover Windows Server 2008 for Embedded SystemsWindows Server 2008 for Embedded Systems provides new functionality that will be of value to Appliance OEMs including a smaller footprint, virtualization and new management and security functionality. Learn about the new features, SKUs and pricing for Windows Server 2008 for Embedded System in this presentation.DemonstrationWe will walk through a demonstration of Server Core which is one of the new features in Windows Server 2008 that reduces the footprint of operating system. Registration link: https://secure25.activehost.com/microsoftembeddedseminars/registration.aspx?seminarid=129
Microsoft published a nice guide on how to reset Windows Server 2008 evaluation period and keep it active for 240 days. Here is the summary: This article describes how to extend, or re-arm, the Windows Server 2008 evaluation period. The evaluation period is also known as the "activation grace" period. These instructions apply to any edition of Windows Server 2008. This includes evaluation copies. Full KB article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948472
From Windows SDK blog : The Windows SDK team is proud to announce that the RTM release of the Microsoft Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 is now live for customers to install! Availability: The Windows SDK is available to install as either an ISO, or Web Setup Platforms: This SDK release supports Windows Server 2008, .NET Framework 3.5, and Windows Vista SP1 and is compatible with Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Studio 2005 SP1; including Visual Studio Express Editions. What's New: The following is a small sampling of what's in this SDK, with a more complete list available in the Getting Started section in the Windows SDK documentation. Support for Windows Server 2008 (x86, x64, and Itanium), .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista (including SP1), and Windows XP Visual Studio 2008 C++ command line compiler toolset (with /analyze support) and matching CRT The SDK headers, libs, and tools integrate with VS2008 when both the SDK and VS2008 are installed New tools such as XPerf, SqlMetal, xsltc, gc, topoedit, aspnet_merge, and wsdcodegen. Documentation and samples (2200+ sample projects) to explain usage of new Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 features as well as previous platform features. Learn More: Stayed tuned to the Windows SDK blog as well as the Windows SDK MSDN Developer Center over the coming days and weeks for more information about the Windows SDK. As always, please look over the Release Notes for a description of known issues before you install the SDK. Thank you Barry R. Butterklee Windows SDK Release PM barrybu@microsoft.com
The Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) is designed to help corporate IT professionals customize and deploy the Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 family of operation systems. By using Windows AIK, you can perform unattended Windows installations, capture Windows images with ImageX, and create Windows PE images. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms. Direct download URL: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=90&p=&SrcDisplayLang=en&SrcCategoryId=&SrcFamilyId=94bb6e34-d890-4932-81a5-5b50c657de08&u=http%3a%2f%2fdownload.microsoft.com%2fdownload%2f9%2fc%2fd%2f9cdfa30e-5901-40e4-b6bf-4a0086ea0a6a%2f6001.18000.080118-1840-kb3aik_en.iso
Boca Raton, FL – February 4, 2008 – ScriptLogic® Corporation (www.scriptlogic.com), a worldwide provider of systems lifecycle management solutions for Microsoft® Windows®-based networks, announced the availability of the ScriptLogic Incident Management Solution, a bundled solution that combines the previously released Desktop Authority Remote Management Gateway™ and ScriptLogic BridgeTrak® with Desktop Authority® Password Self Service to provide IT administrators with a comprehensive strategy for incident prevention, management and response. Desktop Authority Password Self Service, which is generally available, allows end users to solve their own password problems, including password reset requests, thereby reducing the number of calls and trouble ticket requests to the help desk. "IT administrators, especially those in small-to-medium sized businesses, note that a significant amount of their day is spent correcting end user IT problems, decreasing the time available for strategic IT projects," said Nick Cavalancia, vice president of Windows management at ScriptLogic. "As we aim to address our customers' daily challenges, ScriptLogic now offers a full range of help desk tools to increase incident management efficiency and enhance end user productivity by as much as 40 percent. The ScriptLogic Incident Management Solution is designed to reduce the influx of help desk calls, and lower support costs." Desktop Authority Password Self Service includes a number of features that mitigate help desk challenges and increase IT efficiency including easy password resets, seamless Windows integration, flexible password policies, user identification and e-mail integration. Desktop Authority Password Self Service also provides stronger user authentication by defining challenge questions and the number of questions users must answer based on personal profiles. While ScriptLogic's help desk tools exist as standalone products for an IT administrator's specific needs, ScriptLogic has