windows server 2008 r2 overview
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Bill Hilf General ManagerWindows Server
Jason HermitageDirectorWindows Server
Customers continue to tell us they want regular, compatible, and consistent server releases with great targeted innovationOur roadmap anticipates 2-4 year cadence of Windows Server releases
Each major update followed by a minor “R2” update (e.g., Windows Server 2003, followed by WS 2003 R2; Windows Server 2008, followed by WS 2008 R2)R2 strategy enables release refinement and delivery of high value feature enhancements, while enabling Windows to adapt more quickly to changing industry landscape (e.g., hardware advances, new paradigms, etc.) Optional nature of R2 releases give IT the flexibility to leverage the latest server technology without feeling forced to upgrade their entire infrastructure
Of note with R264-Bit only release2nd time client and server jointly developed
1. Strong emphasis on hardware, driver and application compatibility
Goal to support Windows Server 2008 compatible applications, plus certified drivers and hardware
2. Take advantage of anticipated hardware advancesMulticore, >64 processors, power management
3. Respond to important developments in the server landscape
Virtualization, power management, server management
4. Lay the foundation for the next major release of WindowsComponentization, automation, SaaS
5. Seek engineering efficiencies with Windows client Unified release focus across Client and Server drive up efficiencies
PowerPower VirtualizationVirtualization Multi/Many-coreMulti/Many-core 64-Bit64-Bit
Addressing Industry Trends
ManagementManagement WebWebVirtualizationVirtualization
IIS 7
.NET on Server Core
Integrated IIS7 Extensions
Hyper-V™ in Server 2008 R2
Live Migration
Boot from VHD
Terminal Services & VDI
Solid Foundation for Enterprise WorkloadsSolid Foundation for Enterprise Workloads
Power Management
PowerShell 2.0
AD Administrative Center
Best Practices Analyzer
Microsoft Confidential
Better Together with Windows 7
Better Together with Windows 7Scalability and ReliabilityScalability and Reliability
Direct AccessBranchCacheEnhanced Group Policies BitLocker on Removable Drives
>64 Core SupportComponentizationDHCP FailoverDNSSEC
OverviewLive-migration of VMs between servers with no loss of serviceClustered Shared Volumes facilitates LM
BenefitsNo dropped network connectionsLeverages Microsoft Failover Clustering Enables dynamic IT environmentHow
SCVMM is recommended and can provide additional Live Migration management and orchestration scenarios such as Live Migration via policy
Moving from Quick to Live Migration:
Changes to VMs: No
Changes to Storage infrastructure: No
Changes to Network Infrastructure: No
Update to Hyper-V 2.0 : Yes
Quick Migration(Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V)
1. Save statea) Create VM on the target
b) Write VM memory to shared storage
2. Move virtual machinea) Move storage connectivity from
source host to target host via Ethernet
3. Restore state & Runa) Take VM memory from shared
storage and restore on Target
b) Run
Live Migration(WS08R2 Hyper-V)
1. VM State/Memory Transfera) Create VM on the target
b) Move memory pages from the source to the target via Ethernet
2. Final state transfer and virtual machine restore
a) Pause virtual machine
b) Move storage connectivity from source host to target host via Ethernet
3. Un-pause & Run
Host 1Host 1 Host 2Host 2 Host 1Host 1 Host 2Host 2
Building on the solid architecture of Hyper-V
Key Improvements
Support for 32 logical processors on host computer
Second Level Translation (SLAT) – Uses new processor enhancements to improve perf and reduce load on the hypervisor
Hot Add/Remove Storage - Add and remove VHD disks to a running VM without requiring a reboot
Boot from VHD - Allows any VHD to work on physical hardware
Enable greater server consolidation, dynamic data center, and Virtualized Desktop (VDI) scenarios
Key ImprovementsTS and VDI – An Integrated Solution
Single broker to connect users to sessions or virtual machines, out of the box solution for VDI scenarios with Hyper-V
Improving the User Experience Experience rich multimedia, VoIP integration, aero glass remoting, true multi-monitor support
RemoteApp & Desktop (RAD) connectionsCentrally hosted applications integrated into start menu and desktop
Improved Management ToolsetReduce repetitive task with TS Powershell support, improved application install, connection broker install & profile management
Platform InvestmentsMultiple levels of extensibility for custom partner solutions for Terminal Services & VDI based solutions
Windows Server 2008 R2 improves on management and data center automation – expanded surface area that can be managed with scripting
Key improvements
Remoteable Server Manager UI – runs R2 or Windows 7 clients
PowerShell 2.0 – new interface, 100’s of new cmdlets
Best Practices Analyzer integrated into Server Manager
Easier migration of roles and core server settings from WS03/WS08 to Windows Server 2008 R2
Cmdline solution or role-specific migration tools to migrate AD, DHCP, DNS and File and Print roles
Migration portal and step-by-step documentation for all roles
Improved Command-line shell & Scripting Language
Integration
Improves productivity & controlAccelerates automation of system adminEasy-to-use Works with existing scriptsPowerShellCommunity.org
Active DirectoryIIS Power Management One-to-many remote management using WS-MGMT
New Features
Graphical PowerShellPortabilityNew cmdlets
Improves on Windows Server 2008 Power Processor Management (PPM) capabilities
Key Improvements“Core parking” reduces multi-core power consumption
Centralized control of active power policies enable servers to “throttle-down” during off hours
More granular power controls – example:
New Logo Program with Power Additional Qualifier
“Better Together” leverages joint development efforts between Client and Server teams
Key ImprovementsDirect Access simplifies access to corporate resources for remote workers
BranchCache improves performance for branch scenarios
More granular client power management
BitLocker encryption on removable drives
Allows Windows 7 clients to access corporate resources without the need to establish a VPN connection
Simple user experience: plug in the network cable
Improves productivity for mobile workforce or remote workers
Seamless VPN Deployment Routed VPN Deployment
Internet
DMZ
Corpnet (IPv4, IPv6 or ISATAP)
Firewall
Managed Client
Managed Client
New or Existing DHCP
New or Existing DNS
New or Existing
RODC or NAP
Direct AccessSeamless VPN Server
All Tunnels Authenticated
and Encrypted
SSTP
IPsec Agile VPN
Legend:Native IPv4/IPv6
Uses SSTP if blocked by Firewall
Uses IPsec if preferred & possible
ISATAP Service may be offloaded to additional Server(s)Optional Configuration:
IPv6 Transition Server
IPv4 &/or IPv6
Internet
NAT
Corpnet (IPv4, IPv6 or ISATAP)
Managed Client
IPv6 Internet
Managed Client
Public 6to4 Relay
NAT
Public Teredo Service
Managed Client
Managed Client
Uses default DNS
and routing for
access
Creates automatic
6to4 tunnel
Corporations w/ out
IPv6 ISP service use
Public 6to4 Relays for
v6 Internet clients
Creates automatic
Teredo tunnel when
NAT present
May use Public
Teredo for P2P
access b/w clients
Filters all traffic
except IKE and
Encrypted flows
ISATAP Service may
be offloaded to
additional Server(s)
Managed Client
IPv4 &/or IPv6
New or Existing DHCP
New or Existing DNS
New or Existing
RODC or NAP
Optional Configuration: IPv6 Transition Server
Direct AccessRouted VPN Server
(With no IPv6 ISP access)
Managed Teredo (Prefix assigned)
6to4Tunnel
E2E Encrypted IPsec – IPv6
Public Teredo
Legend:
Optional E2E Encrypted IPsec – IPv4
IPv4 may be used if
no NAT
• Caches http & SMB downloaded by users in the branch
• Users can quickly open files stored in the cache
• Frees up network bandwidth for other uses
• Application and data access over WAN is slow in branch offices
• Slow connections hurt user productivity
• Improving network performance is expensive and difficult to implement
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ASP.NET on Server Core
Integrated PowerShell Provider
Integrated FTP and WebDAV
New IIS Manager Modules
Configuration Logging & Tracing
Extended Protection & Security
More Reliable More Control More Secure More Choice
Increased availability through powerful
troubleshooting tools, improved caching and
dynamic request handling
Simplified, delegated management through flexible, customizable administration tools with easier application deployment for developers
Improved security and server protection through reduced
server footprint and enhanced publishing and
request filtering capabilities
Flexible platform with enhanced support for multiple application
development platforms and media content delivery
Obtain detailed reporting and diagnostic information more easily
Enable high-speed dynamic caching and compression for improved performance
Implement scalable Web farm with HTTP-based load balancing and intelligent request handling and routing
Configure and manage your Web infrastructure from one place through wide selection of administration tools
Delegate site configuration management and publishing to remote users
Archive, package, migrate and deploy complete applications and Web servers more easily
Implement reduced attack surface with automatic application isolation
Publish Web content more securely using standards-based protocols
Protect Web server and Web applications from malicious requests and unauthorized access
Deploy a streamlined, more modular and extensible Web server
Optimize bandwidth and set content delivery options through intelligent media serving
Deploy and develop ASP.NET and PHP applications together on more flexible Web platform
Run the largest workloads and fully utilize multicore servers with a single WSS08R2 server instance
Get standard workloads to function with fewer locks and greater parallelismSupport more than 64 processor cores for a single OS instance Reduced overhead for Hyper-V, and improved storage performance
Componentization - Improvements to Server Core.NET framework on Server coreSupport more roles and broaden current role support (e.g., the addition of ASP.net within IIS)PowerShell scripting in Server Core
DHCP FailoverPrimary/Secondary DHCP servers synch informationSecondary server provides DHCP information until primary server is back online
DNS Security (DNSSEC)Prevents denial of service attacks and illegitimate DNS responsesValidates name resolution and zone transfers comes from a trusted sourceUses PKI infrastructure to secure DNS resource records
Windows Server Windows Server RoadmapRoadmap
2008 2008
R2R2R2R2
Service Pack TwoService Pack Two
Built on the solid foundation of Windows Server 2008Delivers feature refinements and adapts to industry changes Key pillars
VirtualizationManagementBetter Together with Client Scalability & ReliabilityWeb
Continue predictable release cycle started with Windows Server 2003 R2
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