Microsoft has released the Community Technology Preview of Windows Server Code Name “Centro” and is in the process of seeking individuals willing to test the new release via MS Connect. Note, you need to have 3 different 64-bit machines (with 2GB RAM ea.) to help test the release. If you meet those qualifications, you can request to be considered at Microsoft Connect.
Please take a moment to read through the hardware requirements below. If you meet these requirements, go to http://connect.microsoft.com, click on Invitations, sign in with your Windows Live ID (Passport ID) and enter the following invite ID; Extr-GHBC-JCJM. We will send an email to you from MsftConn@microsoft.com once we have reviewed your application. If you don’t already trust this address, please add it to your trusted email addresses. Please be aware that Windows Server “Centro” CTP is Confidential, and you will be required to accept the terms and conditions of participation detailed on the Connect site.
To install Windows Server “Centro”, you need three physical servers and the associated network hardware. Ideally, the servers should be configured identically, although this is not a requirement. The minimum hardware requirements are as follows:
· 64-bit (x64) processor
· 60 GB hard-disk drive
· 2 GB RAM Management Server (4 GB recommended)
· 2 GB RAM Messaging Server (4 GB recommended)
· 2 GB RAM Edge Server
· DVD-ROM drive
· 1 network adapter (2 in the Edge Server)
