Windows Server 2008

Last Updated on 30 April 2015, Total: 135 Articles and Tutorials

This section is focused on networking issues for Windows Server 2008, formerly known as Windows Longhorn Server. Among the many topics discussed are Windows Server 2008 specific networking tools, and the new features included in Windows Server 2008.

  1. Using Windows Server as a NAT Router

    This article walks you through the configuration process for using Windows Server as a NAT router for setting up an isolated test network that has Internet connectivity... Read More

  2. Using the new Windows Server 2008 Core OCList and OCSetup CLI tools to Add & Remove Server Roles

    What you need to know about the Windows 2008 Core Server CLI tools, OCLIST & OCSETUP. These are not available in the standard install of Windows Server 2008 and are the Core server utilities used to administer server roles... Read More

  3. Using the new Windows Server 2008 Servermanager.exe CLI tool to Add & Remove Server Roles

    How to use the ServerManagercmd.exe Windows 2008 command line utility to add and remove Server Roles... Read More

  4. What’s New and Cool in Windows Server 2008 R2 Networking

    Taking a deep dive into the useful features of Windows Server 2008 R2... Read More

  5. What’s New in Windows Firewall with Advanced Security in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7

    Taking a look at some of the new and cool WFAS features that are included in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7... Read More

  6. Which Windows Server 2008 Networking Services were removed and which should you use instead?

    A number of common Windows Server networking features were removed with Windows Server 2008. In this article, we will discuss what is removed and what new networking features you should be using instead... Read More

  7. Windows 2008 R2 Domain Controller Promotion Guidance

    In this article the author looks into ways to help you with your quest to get your Windows Server 2008 R2 domain controllers up and running smoothly... Read More

  8. Windows 2008 Share and Storage Management Tool

    The Windows 2008 Share and Storage Management tool; Where to find it, How it can help you, and step by step examples of how to use it... Read More

  9. Windows Longhorn: Using Group Policy to Control Device Management (Part 1)

    In this article I will show you how to control access to devices via group policy in Longhorn Server... Read More

  10. Windows Longhorn: Using Group Policy to Control Device Management (Part 2)

    This is the second part of this article series on how to control access to devices via group policy in Longhorn Server... Read More