IT Manager Webcast: Deep Dive into Windows Server 2008 File Services (Level 300)  

The Windows Server 2008 operating system contains a lot of changes to core file services components that dramatically increase availability, scalability, and performance. Some of these components are new, others are significantly enhanced. In this webcast, we provide an overview of the changes in Distributed File System (DFS), Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS), and storage management in Windows Server 2008. We also take a close look at some the most significant and valuable improvements to Windows Server 2008, including Transactional NTFS, Self-Healing NTFS, and the Server Message Block (SMB) 2.0 protocol. So, bring your wet suit and join us for a webcast full of demonstrations and deep technical insight.

Presenters: Drew McDaniel, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation

As senior program manager in the Microsoft Storage Solutions Division (SSD), Drew McDaniel is responsible for program management work on several distributed storage products in Windows Server and Windows Storage Server. Drew is currently working on  multiple components of the Windows file server role, including the Common Internet File System (CIFS) server, CIFS client, offline files, Distributed File System (DFS) namespace and replication, and future storage solutions. Before becoming a program manager in SSD, Drew managed the test organization for Remote File System components, which include CIFS, WebDav client, client-side caching (CSC), Distributed File System (DFS), and File Replication Service (FRS). He also managed the test team for Remote Installation Services during Windows 2000 Server development. Drew holds a bachelor’s degree in computer and electrical engineering from Purdue University. He lives with his wife Erin and their three daughters.