BranchCache Executive Overview

Describes the features and benefits of BranchCache, a new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that caches local copies of content from Web and file servers to enhance performance and reduce bandwidth utilization on Wide Area Networks (WAN). Microsoft Download Link…

Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 will be the next version of the Windows Server operating system from Microsoft. Building on the features and capabilities of the current Windows Server 2008 release version, Windows Server 2008 R2 allows you to create solutions that are easier to plan, deploy, and manage than previous versions of Windows Server.… Continue reading Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta

Developing Integration Solutions using BizTalk Server 2006 and Team Foundation Server

This document provides developers with techniques for designing, developing, and deploying solutions within Microsoft® BizTalk® Server 2006 (R2) in conjunction with Team Foundation Server.  This paper was based on “Developing Integration Solutions with BizTalk Server” by Angus Foreman and Andy Nash and updated for BizTalk Server 2006 (R2) and Team Foundation Server. Microsoft Download Link…

Response Point White Paper: Deploying and Supporting Response Point with Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2

Before combining these products, you will need to have a thorough understanding of how to deploy and support Microsoft Response Point phone system software in an office that is already using Windows® Small Business Server (SBS) 2003 R2. Microsoft Download Link…

BOIS

The Branch Office Infrastructure Solution version 3 (BOISv3) provides guidance to design and implement Microsoft’s branch infrastructure solution. This solution, previously Branch Office Infrastructure Solution for Windows Server 2003 R2, has been updated to support the features and functionality in Windows Server 2008 that support branch infrastructure. Windows Server 2008 includes several enhancements to the… Continue reading BOIS

VS2005 R2 SP1 update (KB956124)

Fix for the issues faced while trying to mount VHD Files using VHDMount.exe, after applying the update 948515 on Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1. This update includes the fix for the issue described in article 953482: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953482 . The issue is seen after installing the update 948515 on a computer that is running Microsoft Virtual… Continue reading VS2005 R2 SP1 update (KB956124)

Configuration Manager 2007 R2 Evaluation

Configuration Manager R2 now also supports Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008, integrates support for application virtualization, and provides an update to operating system deployment capability initially shipped in Configuration Manager. In addition, Client Status Reporting, SQL Reporting, and Forefront Client reporting are all now available. Microsoft Download Link…