The first day of the Expert Seminar was very intensive and interesting.

Our course leader is Andy Malone who is a MVP and MCP, his expert field is Deployment and Security. We went thou a lot of the new features in Windows Server 2008, here follows a summery:

• The release date is set to February the 26th 2008
• Later on MS will release:
  • Windows Server Code Name ”Centro”
    • A new version of Windows Server for midrange companys up to 500 users
  • The new SBS Code Name ”Couger” up to 75 users
• If I didn’t understand Andy wrong MS are working getting PowerShell in the Core version. It will probably not work in the first release.
• In 2003 there where 1500 setting in group policy in 2008 there are around 3000
• You can now move your installation from one server to another without having drivers problem. Windows Server 2008 will detect the new hardware ind install the drivers. The only hardware you can’t change is processor type.
• A brand new TCP stack
• WINS is no longer a role it’s a feature
• Read Only Domain Controller, I will explain the later on

This is not all but I have to run for Day 2 with Andy Malone.

Finally I arrive to Stockholm, I’ve checked in to the hotel and had a few beers with a old friend.

Tomorrow it’s Windows Server 2008, I will attend a two day Deep Dive course held by Jönsson och Lepp. In the course include:

• Introducing The Next Generation of Windows Server
• Installing & Configuring Windows Server 2008
• New Networking Capabilities
• Deploying & Managing Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Services
• Administering Active directory
• Deploying & Managing Windows Server Core
• Terminal Server Enhancements inc Deploying Remote Programs
• Avoiding Disasters
• Securing Windows Server 2008
• Introducing Windows Server Virtualization
• Conclusions & Next Steps!

I’m really looking forword for this, I will post more during this week.