Our popular and free standalone hypervisor, Hyper-V Server 2008, has reached another important milestone. The virtualization team announced the availability of the release candidate for Hyper-V Server 2008 R2. Download the RC to experience the key new capabilities such as Live Migration and High Availability.
More to come,
Mitch
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Yes, the RC is now available and features several changes and improvements since the Beta release, including improved boot performance, FAT32 support, and User Account Control (UAC) design changes. Go here to download the Windows 7 Release Candidate. To assist in your evaluation, here are some key resources:
· What’s New in Windows 7 RC video
· How to Start a Windows Pilot Deployment
· Demonstration: Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7
· Additional pilot and deployment guidance
· Windows 7 Application Quality Cookbook
· Windows 7 Deployment FAQ
· Windows 7 IT Pro at Home: Tips and Tricks
To keep up with the latest guidance and tools for testing Windows 7 bookmark the Springboard Series for Windows 7. To see how you can use the latest planning tool for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 migration and virtualization projects, the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 beta program is now open. Also remember to mark Your Calendar for the July 1, 2009 Windows 7 Beta expiration.
And just a reminder, Windows 7 RC is available to TechNet Plus Subscribers.
Throughout the month of May, TechNet Magazine is running a month of daily virtualization tips. Here are some of the tips you’ll find:
For tips on other products and technologies, including Windows Vista and Windows 7, check out the TechNet Magazine Tips library.
Coinciding with the Windows 7 RC, you can now Download the Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate. Check out the new R2 additions to the Windows Server 2008 Product Technologies and the following key resources:
· Windows Server 2008 R2 Support Forums
· Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Better Together
· Getting Started with Windows Server 2008 R2
On April 30, the panel concluded its judging of the Silverlight Game Development Contest and the final 16 games can now be seen live in the gallery. It’s now time for you to vote. Check them out and help decide who wins.