Deploying Server Certificates

This companion guide to the Core Network Guide provides instructions on how to deploy server certificates with Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and how to autoenroll server certificates to computers running Network Policy Server (NPS) and Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). Microsoft Download Link…

Core Network Guide

The Windows Server® 2008 R2 Core Network Guide provides instructions on how to plan and deploy the components required for a fully functioning network and a new Active Directory® domain in a new forest. Microsoft Download Link…

Microsoft IT Environment Health Scanner

The Microsoft IT Environment Health Scanner is designed for administrators who want to assess the overall health of their Active Directory and network infrastructure. The tool identifies common problems that can prevent your network environment from functioning properly. Microsoft Download Link…

Installing Remote Desktop Session Host Step-by-Step Guide

This step-by-step guide walks you through the process of setting up a working Remote Desktop Services infrastructure in a test environment. During this process, you create an Active Directory® domain, install the Remote Desktop Session Host (RD Session Host) role service, and configure the Remote Desktop Connection client computer. Microsoft Download Link…

Active Directory Domain Services in the Perimeter Network (Windows Server 2008)

This guide contains direction for determining whether Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is appropriate for your perimeter network (also known as the DMZs or extranets), the various models for deploying AD DS in perimeter networks, and planning and deployment information for Read Only Domain Controllers (RODCs) in the perimeter network. Microsoft Download Link…

Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems (KB955706)

This update upgrades the Windows Internal Database (WYukon) used by Windows components such as Windows SharePoint Services, Windows Server Update Services, Active Directory Rights Management Services, Windows System Resource Manager and UDDI Services. Microsoft Download Link…

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Trial Download

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2, built on Active Directory and integrated with Exchange Server and Microsoft Office applications, delivers streamlined communications including software-powered VoIP, Presence, enterprise IM, and Web conferencing. You can implement these capabilities alongside your existing telephony infrastructure, while providing the operational control required. Microsoft Download Link…