For those in the Windows Server beta you’ve got some testing to do, cause microsofts kicked out the latest build and dubbed it Windows Server “Longhorn” Beta 3, you see boys and girls this is the difference between the consumer version of an OS and the server version. Beta 3, they’ve added and updated ALOT of stuff and all of the things that were changed sound like they would be amazing to work with.
- 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)
Connect is ready and able, with all the downloads available from the DVD images to the SDKs, DDKs and Even a crapload of language packs. Microsofts very serious about Longhorn Server, after the last leak they are cracking down and they want their beta testers to kick some major bug a$$ this time around. They’re interested in everything from bugs to performance to quality of experience. So if your in the beta get over to Connect and get to testing ASAP, next stop RC1 :)
Source: Microsoft Connect
