Windows Server 2008 in the Branch Office
Improving the situation in branch offices was one of the main goals during the development of Windows Server 2008. Features in Windows Server 2008 address the concerns of a branch office in three areas: cost control, security, and business agility. Table 14-1 summarizes the features designed in Windows Server 2008 to overcome branch office challenges.
Table 14-1. Windows Server 2008 Branch Office Challenges and Solutions
Challenge | Requirement | Windows Server 2008 Features |
|---|---|---|
Cost control | Reduce the cost of managing and supporting remote offices (including making most efficient use of network links). | Server Core installation option Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC) Server Message Block (SMB) 2.0 Data Protection (Backup) ... |
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