| Time | Event | | |
| 7:30 - 8:40 |
Registration/Continental Breakfast |
| 8:40 - 8:45 | Welcome by Windows IT Pro |
| 8:45 - 10:05 | Keynote Presentation: The Power of Windows Server 2008 Technology leaders from Microsoft, Intel, and CommVault provide an overview of how server administrators can deploy Windows Server 2008 to enhance security, reliability, and functionality. |
| 10:05 - 10:15 | Refreshment Break - Partner Pavilion Open |
| 10:15 - 11:15 | Understanding Virtualization in Windows Server 2008
This session provides a foundation for understanding the impact of virtualization technologies and an overview of the virtualization features in Windows Server 2008. It closes with a discussion of the various manageability tools that exist for managing a mixed virtual and physical environment. |
| 11:15 - 11:25 | Refreshment Break - Partner Pavilion Open |
11:25 - 12:25
| Windows Server 2008 Management
This session dives deep into the new Server Management capabilities that are part of the Windows Server 2008 platform. These capabilities provide consolidated interfaces for management, powerful automation support via the command line, and strong remote management tools. |
| 12:25 - 12:55 | Lunch Break - Partner Pavilion Open |
| 12:55 - 1:10 | Windows Server 2008 Champfest Semifinals
Windows Server 2008 Roadshow attendees test their knowledge about virtualization, Terminal Services, and IIS 7.0 in a bid to win a trip to Mexico. |
| 1:10 - 2:10 | Breakout Session Track 2:
Using Terminal Services to Deploy Remote Applications in Windows Server 2008
This session demonstrates Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008, which lets users see applications as fully integrated into their computing experience.
| Breakout Session Track 3:
IIS 7.0 Architecture Configuration and Management
The changes in IIS 7.0 architecture allow for greater flexibility in terms of configuration, extensibility, and configuration. This session provides a detailed discussion of the new architecture and configuration model found in IIS 7.0. |
| 2:10 - 2:25 | Refreshment Break - Partner Pavilion Open |
| 2:25 - 3:25 | Breakout Session Track 2:
Securing the Network and Applications with Windows Server 2008
This session illustrates the new features in Windows Server 2008 designed to provide secure access to network resources and applications.
| Breakout Session Track 3:
Using Windows Server 2008 in Remote and Branch Offices
This session covers Windows Server 2008 features that support remote and branch offices, including changes to support enhanced physical security, enhancements to Active Directory such as support for Read Only Domain Controllers, and changes tothe underlying File System to support efficient communications such as SMB 2.0. |
| 3:25 - 3:55 | Ask the Experts Panel: Q & A plus prize giveaways |
