server management improvements in windows server 2008 r2
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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
demo
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
demo
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
demo
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
demo
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
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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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