Three documents providing some details about Windows Server 2008 R2 have been posted on the microsoft.com website and they contain some information about Hyper-V and Microsoft's virtualization.
Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2
Document outline:
- Hyper-V™ in Windows Server 2008 R2
- Easier and More Efficient Server Management
- PowerShell 2.0
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http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/2/1/f2146213-4ac0-4c50-b69a-12428ff0b077/Top_10_Reasons_to_Upgrade_to_WS08R2.doc
Top 10 IT Pro Tasks Made Easier by Windows Server 2008 R2
Document outline:
- Migrating VMs Without Service Interruption
- Self-adjusting Server and Data Center Power Management
- Squeeze the Most From Your Hardware
- Do Better At Managing Virtual Data Centers
- Create Customized and Automated Management Tools
- Use Virtualization to Ease Desktop Management
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http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/2/1/f2146213-4ac0-4c50-b69a-12428ff0b077/Top_10_IT_Pro_Tasks_Made_Easier_By_WS08R2.doc
Windows Server 2008 R2 (Beta) Reviewers Guide
Document outline:
- Virtualization
- Improved Virtualization with Hyper-V™
- Increased Availability for Virtual Data Centers
- Live Migration Support through Cluster Shared Volumes
- Improved Cluster Node Connectivity Fault Tolerance
- Enhanced Cluster Validation Tool
- Improved Migration of Cluster Workloads
- Improved Management of Virtual Data Centers
- Simplified Method for Physical and Virtual Computer Deployments
- Terminal Services Becomes Remote Desktop Services for Improved Presentation Virtualization
- Remote Desktop Services and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
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http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/2/1/F2146213-4AC0-4C50-B69A-12428FF0B077/Windows_Server_2008_R2_Reviewers_Guide_(BETA).doc