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Windows Server Product Roadmap: Windows Server Product Roadmap Samm DiStasio
Group Product Manager
Microsoft Corporation
sammd@microsoft.com
Agenda : Agenda Server workload focus
Product roadmap philosophy
Product release roadmap
Release details
Summary
Server Workloads Focus: Server Functions Operational Infrastructure Server Workloads Focus Application/Web Server
Unix integration services
Database
High Performance Computing
Storage (file, portal)
Print
Email
Collaboration
Networking
Remote Access
Security
Identity Management
Software Distribution
Virtualization
Operations Management
Terminal Server
Branch Office
Medium Business
Small Business Workloads Solutions Application Platform Information Worker Infrastructure Key Development Tenets Security, Security, Security
Best of breed functionality in all key server workloads
Integrated innovation
Integrated identity management
Integrated security model
Integrated programming model
Integrated operations management
Integration across development tools, Windows client and Office
Enabling broad industry ecosystem and volume economics
Customer scenario-focused deployment options
Heterogeneous interoperability
Windows Server Release Cycle: Windows Server Release Cycle Major
Release Major
Release Major
Release Release
Update
Release
Update ~ 4 years ~ 2 years
Slide5: Windows Server: Codename “Longhorn” Beta 1
Windows Server, High Performance Computing (HPC) Edition
Windows Server 2003 Update: Codename “R2”
Windows Server 2003 for 64-Bit Extended Systems
Additional Feature Packs (e.g. Windows Update Services)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Windows Server “Longhorn” Beta 2
Windows Server 2003 SP2
Windows Server “Longhorn” Windows Server “Longhorn” Update
Windows “Longhorn” Service Pack Release Roadmap
Windows Server 2003 Feature Packs and Other Server Products/Technologies: *Enterprise & Datacenter Editions Only =shipped Windows Server 2003 Feature Packs and Other Server Products/Technologies
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Reliability improvements to address top customer issues
Security enhancements
Relevant XP SP2 enhancements (e.g. RPC, DCOM lockdown)
Security Configuration Wizard
Boot-time network protection for clean installs
VPN client inspection
Increased performance
10%+ improvement in TPC, TPC-H, SAP, SSL, etc.
Windows Firewall/RPC: Windows Firewall/RPC Goals and customer benefit
Provide by default better protection from network attacks
Focus on role-based server configuration
What we’re doing
Windows Firewall (formerly ICF) will be on by default in almost all configurations
More configuration options
Group policy, command line, unattended setup
Better user interface
Boot time protection
Restrict anonymous connections to DCOM/RPC interfaces
Application impact
In-bound network connections will not be permitted by default
Listening ports only open as long as the application is running
Security Configuration Wizard: Security Configuration Wizard Guided Attack Surface Reduction for Windows Servers
Security Coverage
Roles-Based Metaphor
Disables Unnecessary Services
Disables Unnecessary IIS Web Extensions
Blocks unused Ports, inlcuding multi-homed scenarios
Helps Secure Ports that are left open using IPSEC
Reduces protocol exposure (LDAP, NTLM, SMB)
Configures Audit Setting
Security for mere mortals
Roles-based makes answering questions easy
Automated versus Paper-Based Guidance
Fully tested and supported by Microsoft
SCW Operational Coverage: SCW Operational Coverage
Rollback, when applied policies disrupt service expectation
Analysis, to check that machines are in compliance with policies
Remotability for configuration and analysis operations
Command Line Support for remote config and analysis en-masse
Active Directory Integration for Group Policy-based deployment
Editing of previously created policies, when machines are repurposed
XSL Views of Knowledge base, policies and analysis results
64-bit Extended Systems Client and Server Support: 64-bit Extended Systems Client and Server Support Key value
Extends return on investment in 32-bit applications
Provides evolutionary path to 64-bit technology with greater price-performance
Single code-base
AMD-Opteron, Intel Xeon EM64T supported with one product
Impact
Runs most existing 32-bit apps with increased performance
64-bit app platform for best performance & scalability
Core OS performance benefits “First mover” Workloads:
Preliminary Testing
Platform Direction: Platform Direction Scalability Breadth of Applications 32-bit x86 64-bit x64 64-bit IPF
64-bit Product Lineup: 64-bit Product Lineup
Windows Server 2003 Update Codename “R2”: Windows Server 2003 Update Codename “R2” Built on Windows Server 2003 SP1
Same application compatibility, servicing and support lifecycle as Windows Server 2003
Key Themes & Scenarios:
Streamlined and Secure Information Access
Seamless anywhere access
Identity Federation
Network defense
Branch Office Workload Optimizations
Simplified branch office server deployment and management
Optimized WAN utilization
Availability and Licensing
Windows Server 2003 R2 will be the standard product in all channels at release
Servers covered by Software Assurance (SA) at the time of release will receive R2 as part of their benefits
Available for purchase as new server license for non-SA systems
No new Windows Server 2003 CALs required
Seamless Anywhere Access: Seamless Anywhere Access Point to point access of file, Web, and Terminal Services
Easy deployment
Works from anywhere for users
More secure than VPN Anywhere Access
Server File Shares Apps via TS Outlook via Exchange https://
Identity Federation Active Directory Federation Services: Identity Federation Active Directory Federation Services Company A Company B Sharepoint Server Extends Active Directory to enable cross-org single sign-on
Eliminates the need for IT to manage external user accounts
Standards-based interoperability with other platforms
Network Access Protection: Network Access Protection Health checkup
IT checks “health” of client
Network Access Control
Clients who pass get network access
Clients who do not pass are fixed or blocked (aka “quarantined”)
Health maintenance
Quarantined clients can be given access to resources to get healthy From Home (VPN, Dial up) Returning Laptops Consultants Guests Unhealthy Desktops
Simplified Branch Servers: Simplified Branch Servers Optimize WAN traffic
Cache/Mirror content to branch location
Manage centrally, backup data centrally
Branch fully functional if connectivity fails WAN or
INTERNET
Windows Server “Longhorn” High-level Focus: Windows Server “Longhorn” High-level Focus Next generation Web Services Application platform
Integrated management of IIS, ASP.NET & “Indigo”
Focus on shared usage and hosting scenarios
Manageability from the ground up
Role-based deployment reduces maintenance and attack surface
“Better-than-UNIX” scripting, automation, monitoring, diagnostics and settings management
Enhanced PC and server deployment and management
Enhanced fundamentals, including security
IPV6 aware roles, App Compatibility with Windows Server 2003
New hardware and standards support
Dynamic partitioning for Windows “mainframes”, Diskless blades support, PCI-Express
New Windows Server 2003 R2 functionality comes forward to Windows Server Longhorn
How To Get Involved WindowsServerFeedback.com: How To Get Involved WindowsServerFeedback.com Share your ideas with the Windows Server Development Team via WindowsServerFeedback.com
You can also participate in:
Online surveys about product feature priorities
Product focus groups
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