Windows Server 2008 is a big change from Windows Server 2003, as the 5-year gap in the names would sug- gest. Microsoft is providing role-based management, major new product variations (Server Core, Read-Only Domain Controllers), support for hardware-based virtualization, Network Access Protection, BitLocker drive encryption, an overhauled Terminal Services architecture, and a raft of less exciting but nonetheless useful evo- lutionary improvements. | Global Knowledge Expert Reference Series ofWhite Papers Windows Server 2008 Migration Considerations 1-800-COURSES Windows Server 2008 Migration Considerations Glenn Weadock Global Knowledge Instructor MCSE MCT A Introduction Windows Server 2008 is a big change from Windows Server 2003 as the 5-year gap in the names would suggest. Microsoft is providing role-based management major new product variations Server Core Read-Only Domain Controllers support for hardware-based virtualization Network Access Protection BitLocker drive encryption an overhauled Terminal Services architecture and a raft of less exciting but nonetheless useful evolutionary improvements. What are some of the primary migration considerations that you should review when evaluating or planning a move to the new product I identified several of these in a presentation I gave in Raleigh and Chicago to celebrate the impending launch of this gargantuan product. It s not an exhaustive list we only had two hours but it s a good start and we ve repackaged that presentation into this white paper Key new features or Why should I upgrade Product versions Hardware requirements Focus Server Core Focus Read-Only Domain Controllers Focus Server Manager Focus Group Policy Migration and deployment tools Key New Features First there is a laundry list of key new features to be aware of. We can t cover each of them here but recommend exploring the ones that may be unfamiliar to you either on the broad Web or on the Microsoft TechNet Windows Server 2008 Technical Library New deployment option with Server Core Server Manager integrated administrative console Better security with Read-Only Domain Controllers RODCs Group Policy improvements architecture settings Improved administration with Server Manager Better deployment architecture WDS WIM Synergies with Vista look feel shared code base Improved event logging and collection IPv6 installed by default Network Access Protection NAP BitLocker full
