Articles 
Microsoft Windows Deployment Services (WDS) provides an accessible, flexible way to perform mass deployments of current and legacy Windows operating systems. Using customized answer files and taking advantage scripting and other tools with WDS can help dramatically reduce the time to perform highly configured mass deployments with minimal infrastructure impact. Read this Article
Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Microsoft's next generation hypervisor technology, adds an exciting new dimension to the server virtualization market. With Hyper-V and Microsoft's integrated Server Management suite, you can take advantage of a powerful set of tools to help simplify infrastructure management and better utilize your hardware investments. Read this Article
Migrating data associated with Microsoft operating systems, applications, and other software can be a challenge administrators overlook when planning system upgrades. Del™ PowerVault™ and Dell EqualLogic™ storage and CommVault® Simpana® data management software enable flexible data migration and transparent, release-specific data object recovery and backup to help simplify upgrades in enterprise environments. Read this Article
The Windows Server 2008 OS promises to supercharge enterprise computing by providing a solid foundation to support critical workloads and deliver rich Web-based experiences—all in an exceptionally secure, industry-standard operating environment. Dell smoothes the way by providing business-ready platforms optimized for Windows Server 2008 together with Structured Solution Designs to make the migration flexible, simple, and green. Read this Article
Upgrading Dell PowerEdge™ servers to the Windows Server 2008 OS also typically requires selecting, installing, and troubleshooting device drivers. Using tested and validated drivers and following best practices can help administrators ensure optimal performance in their environments. Read this Article
Upgrading to the Windows Server 2008 OS can offer myriad advantages, including enhanced performance, security, and stability. By following best practices for in-place upgrades and taking advantage of tools such as the Dell Windows Server 2008 Readiness Advisor, administrators can help ensure a smooth migration on their Dell PowerEdge™ servers. Read this Article
For many enterprises, the biggest hurdle in upgrading to the Windows Server 2008 OS is the complexity of the migration process. Dell helps simplify IT and reduce risk with comprehensive service offerings and a validated, repeatable approach that includes seamless support for integrated Microsoft applications on Dell servers. Read this Article
Brochure
The Dell EqualLogic™ PS Series is fundamentally changing the way enterprises think about purchasing and managing storage. Built on breakthrough virtualized peer storage architecture, the EqualLogic PS Series simplifies the deployment and administration of consolidated storage environments. Read this Brochure
New virtualization tools, Web technologies, and security enhancements help save time and reduce costs, and provide you with high availability and increased flexibility for your changing business needs. Central to IT simplification is streamlining maintenance and maximizing availability — and by running Windows Server 2008 on Dell servers, you can do both. Read this Brochure
Microsoft has launched the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet: Windows Server 2008. Dell closely collaborated with Microsoft during development, gaining expertise in all aspects of its features and functionality, including key advancements in the management of remote infrastructures. Read this Brochure
Case Studies
HotSchedules needed an agile and scalable IT environment that could respond quickly to growth opportunities. The company deployed the Windows Server 2008 operating system with Hyper-V virtualization technology to consolidate its server environment, reduce costs, and maximize network performance. By hosting up to 19 virtual machines on each physical server, HotSchedules increased its growth capacity while cutting power costs 77 percent and enhancing the company's competitive position. Read this Case Study
The Maxol markets a comprehensive range of oil and petroleum products to all sectors of the Irish market. Maxol used the Windows Server 2008 Enterprise operating system featuring Hyper-V virtualization technology to consolidate 22 servers to 6 servers, an 80 percent reduction. Read this Case Study
NetBenefit is a leading provider of managed hosting services in the United Kingdom. Faced with ever more expensive London data center costs, the company decided to implement the Windows Server 2008 operating system featuring Hyper-V virtualization technology to give it the ability to create competitively priced entry-level virtual machines to complement its existing managed hosting services. Read this Case Study
Podcasts 
Hear about BitLocker™, and important component in WS08 that adds whole disk encryption and secure startup. Listen to this Podcast
Find out how can you reduce the risks (and anxiety) when upgrading your IT infrastructure to WS08 from two experts: Ray Weinstein, acting director on Windows Practice and Burk Buechler, Product Manager for Windows Server 2008 consulting services at Dell. Listen to this Podcast
Listen to a discussion about Server Core, which is an integrated piece of the operating system that reduces server maintenance and management from David Troeger, Development Manager for WS08 at Dell. Listen to this Podcast
Hear from the actual engineer who has been working for two years on how to simplify migration, so you can start getting the benefits of WS08 sooner and with less hassle. Listen to this Podcast
White Papers
This Dell Virtualization Reference Architecture (RA) white paper describes Dell validated architectures for Windows Server 2008® Hyper-V. The Virtualization RA is intended to provide customers with example virtualization solution configurations that can be used to consider, evaluate, and select the Dell virtualization solution components that best fit their requirements. Read this Case Study
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