Server Management Improvements in Windows Server 2008 R2

Mir RosenbergProgram ManagerMicrosoftWSV321

Overview

Server Management in WS03/WS08Server Management solution in WS08 R2 WS08 R2 IT Pro scenarios

Deployment and configurationRemotingPowerShell AutomationServer MigrationBest practice compliance

Lots of demos!

Server Management in WS03/WS08

Your feedback:Initial deployment and configuration is too complexToo many management toolsI need to manage remotely; I can’t always use TSI cannot automate management tasks easilyServer Migrations are easy and straightforward!I can’t easily tell if my server is configured properly

Server Management in WS03/WS08

Windows Server 2003Post-Setup Security UpdatesManage Your ServerConfigure Your Server WizardAdd/Remove Windows ComponentsComputer Management

Event ViewerServices console

Security Configuration Wizard

Windows Server 2008Server Manager

Server Management in WS03/WS08

Your feedback:Initial deployment and configuration is too complexToo many management toolsI need to manage remotely; I can’t always use TSI cannot automate management tasks easilyI can’t easily tell if my server is configured properlyServer Migration is a pain!

WS08 R2 Server Management Solution

Server Manager

Console

PowerShellCmdlets

Server Migration

Tools & Online Portal

PowerShellCmdlets

BPA

SM Tile & Online Portal

PowerShellCmdlets

GU

ICL

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Server ManagerUnified experience for deploying, configuring and managing roles

Scenario: I want a simple, unified server management experienceSeamless SetupInitial Configuration TasksSimplified server role deployment & configPortal for ongoing managementRemotingAutomation

Server Manager "I want a simple, unified server management experience"

Server Manager consoleAdd/Remove

Server Roles Role Services

FeaturesManage local & remote servers efficiently

Server Manager "I want a simple, unified server management experience"

Server Manager consoleAdd/Remove

Server Roles Role Services

FeaturesManage local & remote servers efficiently

Server ManagerCore Improvements in WS08 R2

Over 15 new role services & features addedNew configurations added for Scan Server, ADCS, and Remote Desktop Services

Command line availability on Server CoreIntegration with Best Practices AnalyzerPerformance enhancements

Server Manager RemotingWS08 R2 Enhancements

Scenario: I like to manage from my desktopCurrent customer pain

Your #1 request since WS03WS08 Server Manager provided integrated management but local-onlyYou had to use individual tools via Remote Server Admin Tools (RSAT)

Server Manager Remoting"I like to manage servers from my desktop"

Remote management of WS08R2 machinesProvides “GUI for Server Core”

Enables key daily management tasksCustom MMC allows remote multi-machine management from Client or Server OS

Server Manager Remoting"I like to manage servers from my desktop"

Supports Windows 7 client as remoting sourceOngoing management from client

Access role-specific content on Server Manager home pages

Long-term investment: server management from a client OS = primary scenario

Remote Server AdministrationMir RosenbergProgram ManagerMicrosoft

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Remote Server Administration ToolsWS08 R2 Enhancements

AKA “Admin Pack” in WS03New tools:

Server ManagerManage your servers from Win7 client!

Hyper-V toolsBitLocker Recovery Password Viewer for AD

RSAT Client RC released on 5/5/09! http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=f6c62797-791c-48e3-b754-c7c0a09f32f3&displaylang=en (TechNet search: “Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7”)

Remote Server Administration ToolsWS08 R2 Enhancements

Server administration tools:Server Manager

Role administration tools:Active Directory Certificate ServicesActive Directory Domain ServicesActive Directory Lightweight Directory ServicesDHCP ServerDNS ServerFile ServicesHyper-VRemote Desktop Services

Feature administration tools:BitLocker Password Recovery ViewerFailover ClusteringGroup Policy ManagementNetwork Load BalancingSMTP ServerStorage ExplorerStorage Manager for SANsWindows System Resource Manager

PowerShell Integration

Scenario: I must automate management tasksServer Manager PowerShell cmdlets

Get-WindowsFeatureAdd-WindowsFeatureRemove-WindowsFeature

Leverages PowerShell features/reachRicher command line experience (auto-completion, wildcards, object pipeline, etc.)RemotingAvailability on Server Core

Server Manager PowerShell cmdletsMir RosenbergProgram ManagerMicrosoft

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Migration vs. in-Place Upgrade

Scenario: move existing server roles, config and data to a new OSMigration

Move existing server roles, config and data to a new server with a clean OS

In-place UpgradeInstalling a new OS to replace the existing one on the same serverExisting server roles, configuration and data remain intact

Historical PerspectiveMigration in WS08 and earlier

Available for a limited number of rolesLow discoverabilityInconsistent tools, documents and user experience

Benefits of Migration

Clean OS install is more stable and reliableReduces risk and downtime

Run Migration tasks while old server is still operationalAble to migrate items at different timesAble to test new server before removing the old oneVerify migration and benchmark performance before switching to the new serverRoll back to old server if migration fails or problems arise later

Benefits of Migration in WS08 R2

Provides a transition path from x86 to x64 OS (WS08R2 is x64 only)Physical virtualFull Server Server Core

Migration guides PrescriptiveFollow consistent template

WS08 R2 Migration Solution

Migration PowerShell cmdlets Automate migration steps & simplify scriptingServer roles (DHCP & File), features (BranchCache)OS settings (IP config, Local Users & Groups)Data & sharesPowerShell Remoting

One-stop shop for all Migration resources

Server Migration Portalhttp://www.microsoft.com/migration

announcing

TechNet Migration Portal

Migration SolutionSupported Scenarios

Category Supports

Source Server OSWS03, WS03R2, WS08, WS08R2:

x86, x64; Full Server, WS08R2 Server Core; physical, virtual

Destination Server OS WS08R2:x64; Full Server, Server Core; physical, virtual

Server Roles AD DS, DHCP Server, DNS Server, File, Print

Server Features BranchCache

OS Settings Local Users and Groups, IP Configuration

Other Data & Shares

Migration: PowerShell Cmdlets

Cmdlet Description

Get-SmigServerFeatureDiscovers features available for export,

and features in the migration store available for import

Export-SmigServerSetting Exports specified role, feature and OS settings to a migration store

Import-SmigServerSetting Imports specified role, feature and OS settings from a migration store

Send-SmigServerData Transfers data and shares preserving local and domain permissions

Receive-SmigServerData Receives transferred data

Server MigrationJared WattsLead Software Design EngineerMicrosoft

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ComplianceWS08 R2 Enhancements

Scenario: My server roles must comply with best practicesNew! Best Practices AnalyzerIT Pro value:

Reduce troubleshooting overhead Efficiently manage servers to best practice configurations

Provides on demand analysis & reporting of actual vs. best practice configurations for roles

Best Practices Analyzer Framework

Best Practices Portalhttp://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=122786

announcing

Best Practices AnalyzerWS08 R2 Enhancements

Coverage across Server RolesAD Certificate ServicesAD Domain ServicesDNS ServerRemote Desktop ServicesWeb Server (IIS)

PowerShell AutomationGet-BpaModel, Invoke-BpaModel, Get-BpaResult, Set-BpaResult

Best Practices AnalyzerMir RosenbergProgram ManagerMicrosoft

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Summary: Server Management in WS08 R2

Unified experience for deploying, configuring and managing server roles

Server ManagerRemotingPowerShell Automation

Migrate servers to WS08 R2 easily and reliablyServer Migration

Templates, PowerShell cmdlets & online portal

Keep server roles compliant with best practicesBest Practices Analyzer

Server Manager tile, PowerShell cmdlets & online portal

question & answer

www.microsoft.com/teched

Sessions On-Demand & Community

http://microsoft.com/technet

Resources for IT Professionals

http://microsoft.com/msdn

Resources for Developers

www.microsoft.com/learningMicrosoft Certification and Training Resources

www.microsoft.com/learning

Microsoft Certification & Training Resources

Resources

Related Content

Breakout SessionsWSV201 - Best Practices Analyzer in Windows Server 2008 R2 WSV327 - Streamlined Management in WS08 R2WCL314 - Windows PowerShell for the Windows 7 Enterprise ClientWSV325 - Windows PowerShell – Tips from the Experts

Hands-on LabsWSV08-HOL – Introduction to Windows PowerShell FundamentalsWSV03-HOL – Advanced PowerShell ScriptingWSV19-HOL – Windows Server 2008 R2: Server Management and PowerShell v2

TLC PavillionCome visit us at the Windows Management Technologies booth!

Track Resources

We want to hear your feedback!rmtfback@microsoft.com

Server Migration Portalhttp://www.microsoft.com/migration

Best Practices Analyzer Portalhttp://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=122786

Remote Server Administration Toolshttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=82516c35-c7dc-4652-b2ea-2df99ea83dbb&displaylang=en

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