The document summarizes new features in Windows Server 2008 R2 including improvements to Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, group policy, remote desktop services, file classification, and power management. It highlights technologies like DirectAccess and BranchCache that enable better integration with Windows 7. The presentation provides overviews and demos of Active Directory Administrative Center, Best Practices Analyzers, Windows PowerShell, group policy improvements, and other new capabilities in Windows Server 2008 R2.
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1. What's in Windows® Server 2008 R2: A Technical OverviewHarold WongSr. IT Pro Evangelistblogs.technet.com/haroldwong
2. AgendaWindows Server 2008 R2 OverviewBest Practice AnalyzersActive Directory® ImprovementsWindowsPowerShell™ 2.0Power Management ImprovementsGroup Policy ImprovementsRemote Desktop ServicesFile Classification Infrastructure Better Together with Windows 7 (DirectAccess and BranchCache)
18. Best Practices Analyzer New Feature in Windows Server 2008 R2Goal is to reduce troubleshooting by helping proactively manage servers to best practice configurations Best Practices Analyzer ProcessCommunity, support people, field teams, and customers provide feedback, which the product teams use to create BPA models Built into Server ManagerBPA is discoverable, easy to use, and provides on-demand analysis and reporting of actual versus best practice configurations Full Command-Line SupportRun from the command-line through Windows PowerShell, in addition to running from the UI Configurations CoveredActive Directory® Certification Services, Active Directory Directory Services, DNS, Remote Desktop Services, & Web Server (Internet Information Services)Best Practices Analyzersdemo
19. What’s New In Active DirectoryKey additions:Active Directory Administrative CenterManaged Service AccountsOffline Domain JoinRecycle Bin for ADOther administrative additions:Windows PowerShell cmdletsBest Practices AnalyzerActive Directory Web ServicesAuthentication Assurance
20. Recycle Bin for AD Object Life CycleNo Recycle Bin FeatureDeleteDeleteTombstone ObjectGarbageCollectionRecycledObjectGarbageCollectionLiveObjectLiveObjectWith Recycle Bin FeatureTombstoneLifetime 180 DaysDeleted ObjectLifetime 180 DaysTombstoneLifetime 180 DaysAuth RestoreUndeleteDeletedObject
67. Core ParkingOverviewScheduling processes on a single server for density as opposed to dispersionThis allows “park/sleep” cores by putting them in deep C statesBenefitsEnhances Green IT by reducing CPU power consumption
68. Group Policy PowerShellPowerShell Scripting inside GPExtend current reach of GP Script Extension to include PowerShell for logon/logoff, startup/shutdown scriptsPowerShell cmdlets for GPMC operationsFull lifecycle: create, link, configure, rename, backup, copy, removeEnables interesting new scenarios for customersPowerShell cmdlets that write and read registry settings to GPO(s)Values can be written to either Policy or PreferencesSettings can accept more value types
69. Group Policy Starter GPOsEasy experience right from the startStarting off point to speed up the creation of GPOsEmbody best practices that map to Microsoft Security GuideEight existing:User and computer caseAvailable for Windows Vista and Windows XP SP2Enterprise Client (EC) and Specialized Security Limited Functionality (SSLF)Ships in-box with Windows 7
70. Better TargetingITM Level Targeting Not GPO levelRobust Targeting• 29 Types• Boolean Logic (and, or, not) collectionsIntuitive UI• No need to learn query languages
73. File Classification Can HelpBusiness NeedsIT ComplexityNeed per-project sharePersonalInformation SecrecyEnsure that business-secret files do not leak out
74. Back up files with personal information to encrypted storeNew Key Features in Remote Desktop ServicesNEWIMPROVEDRDS & VDI – an Integrated SolutionFull Fidelity RemoteApp & DesktopsRemote Access ApplicationTrue multiple monitor support
82. SCVMM supportPlatform & Management ImprovementsNew API, connection broker extensibility, Windows Powershell support, Best Practices Analyzer, full MSI support
94. Authentication and encryption mitigate many attacksVPNs connect the user to the networkDirectAccess extends the network to the user
95. Better Together With Windows 7DirectAccess, BranchCache and More…Agile VPNAppLockerRead-only DFSMore efficient client power managementDesktop and application virtualization feedsBitLocker encryption on removable drivesRemote Workspace, Presentation Virtualization and Remote Desktop Services Gateway combine for native desktop experience on public Windows 7 computers
97. Learn More About Windows Server 2008 R2Technical ResourcesCommunity ResourcesGet Hands on TrainingThe New Efficiency Virtual Launch Experience www.thenewefficiency.com