Once you start with the media, you should load the necessary installation files from Windows. It is the server version of Windows 8 and succeeds Windows Server R2. Two pre-release versions, a developer preview and a beta version, were released during development.
The software was generally available to customers starting on September 4, Unlike its predecessor, Windows Server has no support for Itanium-based computers, [6] and has four editions. Various features were added or improved over Windows Server R2 with many placing an emphasis on cloud computing , such as an updated version of Hyper-V, an IP address management role, a new version of Windows Task Manager, and ReFS, a new file system.
Windows Server received generally good reviews in spite of having included the same controversial Metro-based user interface seen in Windows 8, which includes the 'Charms Bar' for quick access to settings in the desktop environment. Windows Server , codenamed 'Windows Server 8', [4] is the fifth release of Windows Server family of operating systems developed concurrently with Windows 8. Before Windows Server was finalized, two test builds were made public. A public beta version of Windows Server was released along with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview on February 29, The product was released to manufacturing on August 1, and became generally available on September 4, Windows Server Essentials was released to manufacturing on October 9, [13] and was made generally available on November 1, Unlike its predecessor, Windows Server can switch between 'Server Core' and 'Server with a GUI' installation options without a full reinstallation.
Server Core — an option with a command-line interface only — is now the recommended configuration. There is also a third installation option that allows some GUI elements such as MMC and Server Manager to run, but without the normal desktop, shell or default programs like File Explorer. Server Manager has been redesigned with an emphasis on easing management of multiple servers.
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I personal prefer to try to keep both running in my home lab, to keep up with the latest advancements, and to stay familiar with both UIs and management tools. Here's Mary Jo's first of two related articles to check out:. It's simple to get that ISO download going, just fill out that basic TechNet form found at this site:. The speed was a decent 30 Mbps of my Mbps connection , taking about 15 minutes to complete.
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