Introducing Windows Server® 2008

Chapter 2. Usage Scenarios

In this chapter:
Providing an Identity and Access Infrastructure
Ensuring Security and Policy Enforcement
Easing Deployment Headaches
Making Servers Easier to Manage
Supporting the Branch Office
Providing Centralized Application Access
Deploying Web Applications and Services
Ensuring High Availability
Ensuring Secure and Reliable Storage
Leveraging Virtualization
Conclusion

Before we jump into the technical stuff, let’s pause and make a business case for deploying Microsoft Windows Server 2008 in your organization. Sure, there’s a marketing element in doing this, and as a techie you’d rather get to the real stuff right away. However, reality for most IT pros means preparing RFPs for bosses, presenting slide decks showing ...