Getting started with Windows Server 2008

Do you need to evaluate, plan, deploy, maintain, or support Windows Server 2008 in the near future?? These links will help you get started with Windows Server 2008.

Learn
Windows Server 2008 product information
Windows Server 2008 TechCenter

Evaluate
Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2003 with SP1 to Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 TechNet Virtual Labs
Windows Server 2008 Step-by-Step Guides

Troubleshoot
Windows Server 2008 Troubleshooting
TechNet Troubleshooting and Support

Connect with Community
Windows Server 2008 Forums
Windows Server 2008 Podcasts
Windows Server 2008 Chats

Security
Windows Server 2008 Security Guide
TechNet Security Center

eBooks
Get a free Microsoft Windows Server 2008 e-book

Windows Server 2008 Technical Library
Need to learn more about what’s new for key Windows Server 2008 technologies and where to get additional information? These links to the Windows Server 2008 Technical Library will provide you with introductory and technical overviews and other resources.
Active Directory Certificate Services: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=48545
Active Directory Domain Services: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48547
Active Directory Federation Services: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48542
Active Directory Rights Management Services: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48554
Application Server: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48544
Availability and Scalability: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90922
DNS Server: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48548
File Services: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48550
Group Policy: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90923
Network Policy and Access Services: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48552
Performance and Reliability: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90924
Print Services: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48553
Security and Protection: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90925
Server Manager: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48541
Streaming Media Services: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48551
Terminal Services: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=48555
Web Server: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48558
Windows Deployment Services: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48559
Windows SharePoint Services: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48560