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Technet Online 2009: Windows Server 2008 R2 - technické představení

Karel Florian (KFL) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:35:00 GMT

Záznam z akce Technet Online. Tato přednáška si kladla za cíl technické představení nových funkcí Windows Serveru 2008 R2.

Hovoří Martin Pavlis (MVP).

Technet Online 2009: Windows 7 a Windows Server 2008 R2 Launch

Karel Florian (KFL) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMT

Záznam z akce Technet Online. Tato přednáška si kladla za cíl de facto uvedení obou produktů na český trh a jejich obecné představení.

Hovoří Lukáš Křovák (Microsoft) a Martin Pavlis (MVP).

Windows 7 DirectAccess Explained

yung — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT

The Windows® 7 and Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating systems introduce DirectAccess, a new solution that provides users with the same experience working remotely as they would have when working in the office.

With DirectAccess, remote users can access corporate file shares, Web sites, and applications without connecting to a virtual private network (VPN), as shown in Windows 7 DirectAccess User Experience. Further, DirectAccess separates intranet traffic from Internet traffic, as shown on the left, and reduces unnecessary traffic on the corporate network.

DirectAccess requirements include:

DirectAccess Server: This is a Windows Server 2008 R2 server with the server feature, DirectAccess Management Console, added. A DirectAccess server must be joined to an Active Directory® domain and cannot be behind a Network Address Translation, or NAT, device. In addition, a DirectAccess server must have two network adapters: one connected to the Intranet, and the other to the Internet with at least two, consecutive, public, IPv4 addresses.
DirectAccess Client: Windows 7 is the supported client OS.
At least one domain controller and Domain Name System (DNS) server is Windows Server 2008 SP2 or Windows Server 2008 R2.
A Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for issuing computer certificates, smart card certificates, and, for Network Access Protection (NAP), health certificates
IPsec policies to specify protection for traffic
IPv6 transition technologies, i.e. ISATAP (RFC 4214), Teredo (RFC 4380), and 6to4 (RFC 3056), for DirectAccess server
Optionally, a non-Microsoft NAT-PT (RFC 2766) device to provide access to IPv4-only resources for DirectAccess clients

Here’s how DirectAccess works:

A DirectAccess client computer boots and detects a network connection.
The DirectAccess client computer attempts to connect to an intranet-only web site specified in DirectAccess configuration. If the web site is available, the DirectAccess client determines that it is connected to the intranet, and the DirectAccess connection process stops. The effective DNS Name Resolution Policy revealed by the command, netsh name show effectivepolicy, should indicate DirectAccess is turned off, if the client is in the intranet. On the other hand, if the Web site is not available, the DirectAccess client determines that it is connected to the Internet and the DirectAccess connection process continues. The DirectAccess client computer connects to the DirectAccess server using IPv6 and IPsec. If a native IPv6 network isn’t available, the client establishes an IPv6-over-IPv4 tunnel using 6to4 or Teredo. If a firewall or proxy server prevents the client computer using 6to4 or Teredo from connecting to the DirectAccess server, the client automatically attempts to connect using the IP-HTTPS protocol, which uses a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connection to ensure connectivity as shown below.
As part of establishing the IPsec session, the DirectAccess client and server authenticate each other using computer certificates for authentication. Two types of IPsec protection: end-to-end and end-to-edge are available for a DirectAccess client to connect to intranet resources.
By validating Active Directory® group memberships, the DirectAccess server verifies that the computer is authorized to connect with DirectAccess. To mitigate the risk of denial of service (DoS) attacks, IPsec on the DirectAccess server de-prioritizes key negotiation traffic using Differentiated Services Code Points (DSCPs).
If Network Access Protection (NAP) is enabled and configured for health validation, the DirectAccess client obtains a health certificate from a Health Registration Authority (HRA), located on the Internet, prior to connecting to the DirectAccess server. The HRA forwards the DirectAccess client’s health status information to a NAP health policy server. The NAP health policy server processes the policies defined within the Network Policy Server (NPS) and determines whether the client is compliant with system health requirements. If so, the HRA obtains a health certificate for the DirectAccess client. When the DirectAccess client connects to the DirectAccess server, it submits its health certificate for authentication.
The DirectAccess server begins forwarding traffic from the DirectAccess client to the intranet resources to which the user has been granted access.

Notice the DirectAccess connection process happens automatically once a DirectAccess client boots up without requiring a user to log on.

Windows 7 DirectAccess User Experience

yung — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:50:00 GMT

This is a follow-up posting with Windows 7 DirectAccess Explained. Here, I configured a simple infrastructure with my Hyper-V-enabled laptop to demonstrate the user's experience in accessing corporate resources with DirectAccess including:

dc.contoso.com

DC/DNS/DHCP/CA

da.contoso.com

DirectAccess server with 2 network adapters and 2 consecutive Ipv4 addresses assigned to the one connected to the Internet

app.contoso.com

An internal only application server

win7-client.contoso.com

A Windows 7 machine configured as a DirectAccess client

The demonstration shows with DirectAccess a user can securely access authorized corporate resources with the same experience working remotely without connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) as one would have when working in the office.

Technical Talks with Tim Vander Kooi-Windows Server2008 R2

Evren Toktas — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:59:00 GMT

Join Tim Vander Kooi, chairman of the board for the North American arm of Culminis, and Kevin Watt, Product Manager as part of Windows Server team in US Subsidiary, as they delve deeper into the changes that Windows Server 2008 R2 brings to the server OS and what these changes mean with regard to existing network infrastructure. What current applications and products are affected by making the move to Windows Server 2008 R2 and also how do Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 together bring a new dimension to network computing?

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Thrive Live! Virtualization

Evren Toktas — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:00 GMT

Join Kevin Remde, Sr. IT Professional Evangelist and Shanen Boettcher, General Manager in the Server & Tools Division on the US team at Microsoft, as they discuss Hyper-V in Windows Server & System Center and how Microsoft Virtualization solutions can cost less and help you maximize the return on your virtualization investment. They will also address the features and benefits of Windows Server Virtualization and System Center including how they work together to allow complete integration.

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Windows PowerShell : Variables, Types, and Operators

Phil Pennington — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:10:00 GMT

Join James Brundage, PowerShell Test Team member, as he introduces Variables, Types, and Operators.

Windows PowerShell is a Windows command-line shell designed for ease-of-use not only by system administrators but also for application and system developers. The shell includes an interactive prompt and a scripting environment that can be used independently or in combination. PowerShell V2 is available by default with both R2 and Windows 7 and, via an optional update, previous versions of Windows.

Unlike most scripting shells, which accept and return text, Windows PowerShell is integrated with the .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR) and the .NET Framework, and thus deals in .NET objects instead of just text strings. This fundamental change in the environment brings entirely new tools and methods to the management and configuration of Windows. Application Developers may extend their solutions with custom PowerShell based object models that integrate seamlessly with platform management solutions.

Like many shells, Windows PowerShell gives you access to the file system on the computer. In addition, Windows PowerShell providers enable you to access other data stores, such as the registry and the digital signature certificate stores, as easily as you access the file system.

Version 2 of Windows Powershell introduces an array of new features including remote sessions, an integrated script environment, debugging tools, and much more.

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GreenIT: Tecnología Microsoft y el Medio Ambiente

Jorge Aristizábal — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:41:00 GMT

En esta sesión se hablará de las diferentes soluciones que Microsoft tiene tanto para el usuario final como para la empresas, con el propósito de incrementar su productividad y minimizar el impacto de la tecnología en el medio ambiente. Reducir, administrar e innovar a favor del medio ambiente.
Orador: Rubén Colomo - México

Pocket Webcast: Virtualizando Linux en Hyper-V R2

Jorge Aristizábal — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:28:00 GMT

Pocket Webcast Una manera sencilla y práctica de mostrar “¿Cómo se hace?”.
Descripción: En este video veremos cómo instalar y configurar de manera completa los Componentes de Integración de servicios sobre Suse Linux. Ademas mostraremos la configuracion de la tarjeta de red sisntética seth0. Se instalará además el componente Satori para mejorar la integración del mouse por Escritorio Remoto.
Autor: Pablo Campos - Chile

Creare un failover cluster per Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2

PierGiorgio Malusardi — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:35:00 GMT

Durante gli eventi di lancio di Windows Server 2008 R2 e Windows 7 che si sono tenuti a Milano (22 ottobre 2009) e Roma (27 ottobre 2009) è stato usato un cluster di host di virtualizzazione basati su Windows Server 2008 R2 e Hyper-V.
Manule Maina ha usato questo cluster durante la keynote per mostrare il funzionamento della Live Migration e io l'ho usato durante la mia sessione dedicata alle novità nella virtualizzazione per mostrare la configurazione di Cluster Shared Volume (CSV).
Qualcuno mi ha chiesto come è stata fatta tutta la configurazione, quali sono i passi, ecc...
Su questi argomenti ci sono decine di risorse, ma ho pesanto che un video, in italiano, che illustri tutti i passaggi dalla configurazione dei dischi alla Live Migration possa essere utile.

Ecco qui il video... buona visione e a presto.

Giorgio

System Center and Windows Server 2008 R2

Dave Morehouse — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:29:00 GMT

PART 3 of 4

In this episode of Brad and Jeff's periodic chats about the management business at Microsoft, they talk about how System Center fits in the constellation of platform and server releases in the fall of 2009.

In part 3, Brad and Jeff treat the relationship of System Center to the latest release of the server platform, Windows Server 2008 R2.

Also in this episode:

GreenIT: La virtualización y el medio ambiente

Jorge Aristizábal — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:04:00 GMT

En la actualidad existen 2 temas importantes en la mente de los administradores de sistemas en las empresas: Ahorro de costos y medio ambiente. En esta sesión se aprenderá cómo por medio de las soluciones de Microsoft de virtualización y cómo se logra reducir los costos de operación y administración de la plataforma mientras que se ayuda al medio ambiente.
Orador: Rubén Colomo - México

Driving Manageability Across Microsoft

Dave Morehouse — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:31:00 GMT

PART 1 of 4

In this episode of Brad and Jeff's periodic chats about the management business at Microsoft, they talk about how System Center fits in the constellation of platform and server releases in the fall of 2009.

In part 1, the discussion focuses at a general level on how System Center is a business central to Microsoft, not only from the standpoint of its strategic value in the marketplace, but also in terms of its technical importance to businesses across the company, from Windows client to Windows server, to all of the key server workloads, especially Exchange.

In parts 2, 3, and 4 that follow separately, they talk specifically about the way in which System Center supports, respectively, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Microsoft Exchange.

Also in this episode:

System Center Home
Because It's Everybody's Business (the joint launch and campaign site)

The perfect companion to Windows 7

Joey Snow — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:59:00 GMT

It’s October 22nd and Windows 7 is officially available to purchase! If you are an IT Professional you may be wondering how do I get the most out of Windows 7? Well the answer to that is to pair it along with Windows Server 2008 R2. Available now Windows Server 2008 R2 is the next generation of the Windows Server product built on the foundation of Windows Server 2008 adding key light up features when paired with Windows 7.

Let’s start for those of you with branch offices. Are you challenged by slow and expensive WAN links? Do your users suffer productivity losses because of the delay in retrieving information from your main data center? Branch Cache functionality in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 increases network responsiveness of applications when accessed from remote offices, giving your users a Local LAN experience. To learn more have a look at our two part (part 1 part 2)webcast series where Kevin Remde walks you through Installation and Configuration of this feature.

Another great “better together” feature is DirectAccess. This feature gives users the experience of being seamlessly connected to the corporate network any time that they have Internet access. Not only that but you as IT Professionals also have access to the machine to allow you to manage it as if it were right on the corporate network even if the machine is connected to the internet on an airplane at 22,000 feet. Corey Hynes describes DirectAccess in a simple manner here.

For more information on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 please visit our Virtual Launch Page at www.thenewefficiency.com

Live Migration Networks

Giovanni Marchetti — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:23:00 GMT

Confused about which network does what with live migration? Problems determining how many networks you need for cluster shared volumes? This screencasts discusses how networks are used when live migration is configured with cluster shared volumes and shows which parameters you can configure to control traffic.$0 You can find more details on Giovanni's blog.

Introducing Business Ready Security

Jorge Aristizábal — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:24:00 GMT

Introducing Business Ready Security

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La Nueva Eficiencia - Keynote de Freddy Kasprzykowski sobre Windows Server 2008 R2

Jorge Aristizábal — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:50:00 GMT

KeyNote de Freddy Kasprzykowski - Gerente de Windows Server de Microsoft América Latina donde habla de las áreas claves de Windows Server 2008 R2.

Participa! www.lanuevaeficiencia.com

Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V Projects

Jorge Aristizábal — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:17:00 GMT

Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V Projects

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Deployment and Migration in Windows Server 2008 R2

Jorge Aristizábal — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:47:00 GMT

Deployment and Migration in Windows Server 2008 R2

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Remote Desktop and Applications with WS08R2 Overview Video 2 of 2

Jorge Aristizábal — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:46:00 GMT

Remote Desktop and Applications with WS08R2 Overview Video 2 of 2

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Remote Desktop and Applications with WS08R2 Overview Video 1 of 2

Jorge Aristizábal — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:45:00 GMT

Remote Desktop and Applications with WS08R2 Overview Video 1 of 2

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Enabling Secure Always-on Connectivity using DirectAccess Video 2 of 2

Jorge Aristizábal — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:45:00 GMT

Enabling Secure Always-on Connectivity using DirectAccess Video 2 of 2

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Secure Messaging Solution Overview Video 2 of 2

Jorge Aristizábal — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:58:00 GMT

Secure Messaging Solution Overview Video 2 of 2

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Secure Messaging Solution Overview Video 1 of 2

Jorge Aristizábal — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:58:00 GMT

Secure Messaging Solution Overview Video 1 of 2

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Secure Collaboration Solution Overview Video 2 of 2

Jorge Aristizábal — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:57:00 GMT

Secure Collaboration Solution Overview Video 2 of 2

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