Archive - Windows Server 8 RSS Feed

DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 8 BETA

Microsoft has released Windows 8 Beta, termed Consumer Preview. Windows 8 Beta Setup will check to see if your PC can run Windows 8 Beta and select the right download. Setup also features a compatibility report and upgrade assistance. Built-in tools for creating an ISO or bootable flash drive are available for some previous versions of Windows (excluding Windows XP and earlier).

Continue Reading…

Active Directory Recycle Bin Gets Graphical Interface In Server 8…

Yes, much awaited modification is now a reality in Server 8. AD recycle bin has a GUI.
Following the setup of 2008 R2, the AD recycle bin in Server 8 is disabled by default. The good thing is that you can enable and manage it using AD Administrative Center. In order to enable it, launch the AD admin centre and select your domain. Check this post if you are in metro interface and want to launch the admin centre. Either right click your domain or use the right hand pane to get to the “Enable Recycle Bin” option.

Windows 2008 R2 Mentioned in Server 8 AD Administrative Center…

The title says it all. Microsoft needs to run a find/replace in the Server 8 code Winking smile
While launching the AD Administrative Center in Windows Server 8, I was surprised to see it titled “Windows 2008 R2 AD Administrative Center”. A typo in the code, huh?
Windows 2008 R2 referenced in Windows Server 8
It will be corrected in beta release, I hope Winking smile