Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Windows Longhorn Server Beta 1 includes the core foundation and application programming interfaces (APIs) for server components. The goal of the beta 1 release is to gather feedback from original equipment manufacturers, independent hardware manufactures, system builders, independent software vendors, and developers who are participating in a private beta program.

Windows Longhorn Server will provide customers with:

• A rock-solid server foundation that is secure, manageable, responsive, interoperable, and compatible.
 
• A platform that supports rapid development and delivery of smart and connected applications.
 
• Agility, to increase operational efficiency and IT effectiveness.
 
• Policy-based networking, improved branch management and enhanced end user collaboration.