Windows Server R2 RC0 has been released. Talk about a cryptic title! The R2 is an upgrade to Windows Server 2003 SP1 that adds a ton of enterprise features (thus the “rev 2” title) and the first CTP has been put on the web.
You can register to download it here but please keep in mind that this is a CTP, RC0, alpha, beta… pick your word for broken and there you are. Do not roll this onto a production system.
Why R2? Well it includes improved branch office server solutions, identity and access management and storage management and the thing I’ve been raving about: SharePoint TrustBridge technology that allows different companies to share parts of their SharePoint sites with other SharePoint sites. You could syndicate your content to your business partners SharePoint web and integrate your information. Very cool.
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