We've got a collection of links to great material plus a parody video you've got to see.
After months of hype, Windows 7 officially launches tomorrow. Most enterprises will not be rushing to adopt it immediately, but market researchers do seem to agree that for those sticking with Windows, a Windows 7 cutover is inevitable (most likely within the next 18 months). Likewise, Windows Server 2008 R2 will be officially released tomorrow, too.
Microsoft has worked harder than ever to pair its latest client operating system with its latest server operating system with many features that only work if the two of them are working together. Here is a rundown of the latest thoughts, pro and con, on Windows 7 and WS2008 R2.
7 tools for Windows 7 rollouts
Three creative ways to evaluate Windows Server 2008 R2
Linux vs. Windows 7: A Chat with Microsoft
Windows 7 Helps SQL Server
Windows 7: 10 Best Features
Windows 7 Migration: Four Planning Tips
Get to Know Windows 7’s Home-Networking Features
Podcast: Essential Steps For Securing Hyper-V
Interview with Windows Server Division product manager Eric Jewett
Guide to Windows 7 Security
More Windows 7 opinons and blog posts
Now, its time for some fun … party fun. Cabel Sasser — founder of Mac software maker Panic Inc — has taken a video originally produced by Microsoft about how to host a Windows 7 launching party, and bleeped out certain words and the results are hilarious. Enjoy!
