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Windows 8 Forums Opens it’s Doors

BSchwarz — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:49:26 +0000

I have added a new site to the technology network. The site will focus on Windows 8 which will be the next version of Windows after Windows 7.

Windows 8 Forums will follow the development of Windows 8 from the alpha stage, through the beta and RC stage all the way to RTM. Winodws 8 is rumored to hit RTM sometime in 2012 which means the early alphas should start to appear any time now. At Windows 8 Forums we will post any build information complete with links to official downloads.

Why not register today and let us know what you would like to see in Windows 8.

Windows Server 2008 RTM

BSchwarz — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:58:46 +0000

I recently installed Windows Server 2008 on one of my servers. I was part of the beta test and have installed all the beta versions of Windows 2008 although they were used for bug reporting and as a learning tool. The server it is installed on is the final stop before installing on my live servers. So this is the final look before I upgrade all my servers to Windows Server 2008.

Also coming soon will be a Windows Server 2008 forum

In the upcoming days I will be adding articles about my experience setting up and configuring Windows Server 2008. Many tasks that I used to make my life easier are already included and only have to be installed and turned on. For one backing up the servers will be much easier.

For now I’ll post a screenshot of Windows Server 2008. This was taken after the initial install. This is a large screenshot, 1920×1200, so be aware of that before you open it.

Look for more articles, tutorials, screenshots, tips and tricks in the near future. I will document each step of the way as I upgrade all my servers to Windows Server 2008.

Just BS – The Ultimate Chat Forum Now Open

BSchwarz — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:00:58 +0000

I’d like to take the time to promote a new community that I just opened. Just BS – The Ultimate Chat Forum is a community for people to engage in intelligent conversations and debates.
I know this has nothing to with server administration and maintenance. However, it is a place for server or forum admins to kick back and relax after a day of dealing with server issues.
Why not stop by Just BS – The Ultimate Chat Forum today and have a look around. You might enjoy what you see.

HP Debuts Water Cooled Server Platform

BSchwarz — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 19:00:41 +0000

There was a time when water cooling was bleeding edge technology used by overclockers. It looks like HP is ready to bring it main stream into the the server arena. I read this over at ZDNet.

Hewlett-Packard plans to begin selling a water-cooling system next week to address the power and heat problems that new technology inflicts on computer administrators.

The Modular Cooling System attaches to the side of an HP rack of computing gear, providing a sealed chamber of cooled air separated from the rest of a data center, said Paul Perez, vice president of storage, networking and infrastructure for HP’s Industry Standard Server group.

“We used to talk to IT” when approaching customers, Perez said. But because of the power issue, “now we’re talking to IT and facilities together. The customers ask, ‘What should our power budget be over next three years?’ After the sticker shock for energy costs, they say, ‘How is HP going to help get the cost down?’”

You can read the rest at ZDNet