Windows Server 2008 Developer Center: Develop on Windows Server 2008

Getting Started

	Overview
	Overview White Paper
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	Evaluate Windows Server 2008 Download the SDK for Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5
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	Windows Server Developer Learning Resources

Windows Server Highlights

Windows Server AppFabric
Windows Server AppFabric is a set of integrated technologies that make it easier to build, scale and manage Web and composite applications that run on IIS.

Platform Update for Windows Vista and Platform Update for Windows Server 2008
Start writing applications and drivers that take advantage of the latest Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 technologies, without losing customers on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

Videos from Channel 9
These videos from Channel 9 cover a variety of topics about Windows Server 2008 R2.

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Windows Server Team Blogs

Thoughts on the Professional Developers Conference
Thursday, Nov 19 by WindowsServer

Haiku for Fun and Prizes
Wednesday, Nov 18 by WindowsServer

PDC 2009 – Windows Server and Windows Azure Platform
Wednesday, Nov 18 by WindowsServer

Partner with Microsoft

Develop and test your Application on W2K8 R2 RC: Use our free Software Certification Toolkit
Pledge support for W2K8 R2
Get the new Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo as of July 15th, 2009.
Get listed on the Windows Server Catalog

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Other Resources

	Windows Server Forums on MSDN MSDN community forums for developers creating Windows applications.
	Code Gallery Download or share sample applications or code snippets.
	CodePlex Microsoft's open source project-hosting site.
	MSDN Magazine Read in-depth articles on Windows development.
	Windows 7 Content on Channel 9 Channel 9 inspires Microsoft and customers to talk in an honest and human voice.