Windows Server 8: The Ultimate Cloud OS?

[Chiefcrowe]

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/perlow/windows-server-8-the-ultimate-cloud-os/18594

I must admit, the features they are already touting are impressing me. i can't wait to test this out!

 

[jsedlak]

You can, but it is VERY rough right now (it is a developer preview): http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516

 

[Chiefcrowe]

Thanks but i will opt to wait for a beta before testing

 

[jsedlak]

Why? It's free and easy. If you have a decent machine, just download VirtualBox.

Just one of the guides available...
http://www.windows7hacker.com/index.php/2011/09/install-windows-8-developer-preview-on-virtualbox/

Be sure to resize resolution.

 

[Chiefcrowe]

Thanks, good call. when i have a little more freedom, i will do this!

 

[zCypher]

I'm curious. Downloading it now, we'll see what happens.

 

[FoBoT]

a guy at work has MSDN to get the .iso tomorrow, i got a spare test server that needs rebuilt anyway

 

[stash]

You can, but it is VERY rough right now (it is a developer preview): http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516

This is client only, you need to have an MSDN sub to download server.

 

[zCypher]

Dammit, won't install the 64-bit version in a VM. Downloading the 32-bit one now. lol.

 

[zCypher]

32 bit one would not install in VM either, so I installed it on another actual HD.
Seems to work fine, but not having the start menu kinda sucks.
Windows key + R still brings up the Run command though. And windows 8 preview comes with IE10

 

[VirtualLarry]

You can, but it is VERY rough right now (it is a developer preview): http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516

That's pretty neat. Downloading now, will try out later.

 

[jsedlak]

This is client only, you need to have an MSDN sub to download server.

Whoops... I'm sorry... I totally read the thread incorrectly!