Windows 7 wasn’t just a big deal for the desktop. It was released along with Windows Server 2008 R2, so there were also important consequences for server administrators. During this TR Dojo episode, I outline the following four OS features that are important to Windows Server administrators:

1. DirectAccess
2. Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7
3. BranchCache
4. AppLocker

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For those who prefer text to video, you can click the Transcript link that appears below the video player window or read the following TechRepublic articles:

• What Windows 7 means to Windows server administrators
• Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 provide DirectAccess to resources
• Perform remote administration with RSAT on Windows Vista SP1
• Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 DirectAccess Executive Overview
• Technical Overview of DirectAccess in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
• IT Manager Webcast: How Microsoft IT Deployed DirectAccess to Provide Secure Access to Corporate Resources From Anywhere (Level 200)
• New Windows BranchCache: Features and considerations
• MDOP Advanced Group Policy Management
• TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (Level 200)
• Build Your Skills: Understanding Windows Server 2003’s Group Policy Management Console
• Configuring AppLocker in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7

Use the following Microsoft links to download the tools I discuss in the video and learn more about Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 features:

• Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7
• Remote Access Step-by-Step Guide: Deploying Remote Access with VPN Reconnect
• BranchCache
• Group Policy Settings Reference for Windows and Windows Server
• Group Policy Featured Videos

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