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Microsoft Windows Server 8 review: First Look - Pictures

by: IT Pro team
14 Sep 2011
Go to: Microsoft Windows Server 8 review: First Look
  • Windows Server 8 gets a Metro-style Start screen, just like the client version.

    Windows Server 8 gets a Metro-style Start screen, just like the client version.

  • The Metro-style control panel makes a server look too much like a home PC.

    The Metro-style control panel makes a server look too much like a home PC.

  • Search for files, apps and settings.

    Search for files, apps and settings.

  • Server Manager has a new Office 365-esque look.

    Server Manager has a new Office 365-esque look.

  • Tasks appear in Server Manager when the mouse is in the right place.

    Tasks appear in Server Manager when the mouse is in the right place.

  • Intellisense and Autocomplete in the PowerShell ISE.

    Intellisense and Autocomplete in the PowerShell ISE.

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