Windows Server 2008 R2 | Microsoft Windows Server Blog

April 5, 2010 1 min read

Common Engineering Criteria Website Re-Launches

I wanted to first introduce myself to the Windows Server community as an upcoming contributor in my new role as the Director of Program Management for Windows Server.

Updates April 2, 2010 1 min read

Windows Server 2008 R2 to Phase Out Itanium

I’ve written previously about 64-bit and Windows Server and the long, steady adoption of 64-bit computing over the years.

Announcements March 29, 2010 1 min read

AMD Launches New Server CPU Platform

Today, AMD has launched the AMD Opteron™ 6000 CPU series.

Announcements March 18, 2010 1 min read

Announcing Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Service Pack 1

Today, Microsoft is announcing Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.

Announcements March 11, 2010 2 min read

Now Customers Can Actually Locate Your Resources with URL Rewriter 2.0 RTW

Today, Microsoft announced the final release of IIS URL Rewriter 2.

Updates February 25, 2010 2 min read

Prevent Loss of Sensitive Information Using the Windows Server 2008 R2 File Classification Infrastructure

Today I want to discuss the importance of information classification and how it can be used to prevent data breaches and help organizations with compliance requirements such as PCI, HIIPA, ISO 27001, the Massachusetts Data Protection Law 201 and other similar legislation.

Updates February 24, 2010 1 min read

BIEB Update: Microsoft IT Speaks Out on Today’s IT Trends

BIEB stands for Microsoft’s Because It’s Everybody’s Business campaign.

Updates February 16, 2010 1 min read

Windows Server 2008 R2 & Intel Slam Dunk iSCSI Performance Benchmark

With the release of Windows Server 2008 R2, the Windows Server platform has evolved into a robust and scalable platform aimed squarely at the heaviest data center loads – and we’re always looking at new ways to prove it.