Seize control of your Windows infrastructure with Microsoft's biggest server release since Windows 2003. Get a live, under-the-hood look at Windows Server 2008 with discussion of the following ways you can take advantage of Windows Server 2008 in your environment:

This one-day event is designed for IT Pro's to gain a strong understanding of Windows Server 2008. The day is filled with demonstrations as well as discussions of these enhancements.

Sessions will be presented in 3 tracks:

• Virtualization and Server Management

• Accessing Applications Remotely and Securely with Windows Server 2008

• Maintaining Web Applications and Branch Offices with Windows Server 2008

After attending you'll be able to understand how Windows Server 2008 provides:

• Deep virtualization integration with a Hypervisor-based solution that is part of Windows
• Terminal Services based applications that are essentially seamless to use from the end user's perspective when compared to a desktop application deployment
• A more secure network environment through customizable Health Policies and Network Access Protection
• Internet Information Server 7.0 which supports a flexible, text-based configuration system, deep command line support, and a highly modular architecture
• Appropriate uses for the new Server Core role, the use of PowerShell to automate common administrative tasks, and enhanced ways to support remote administration
• Easier and more secure Branch Management through use of Read Only Domain Controllers and technologies such as BitLocker

Who will attend?

• IT professionals
• Network and systems administrators
• IT managers and directors
• Server administrators

What you get:

• A deep dive into Windows Server 2008 in 3 tracks:
  Virtualization, Web Apps, and security/mobility
• Windows IT Pro subscription
• Breakfast, lunch and snacks
• Info from technology experts
• T-shirt/bag
• Networking with your peers