Windows 8 Developer Preview Download & Installation...
Hello GreenHackerz..
Wait is over now.Microsoft has made an early version of Windows 8 to developers and the
tech press. Here's what the new operating system brings so far.
Microsoft is using this conference to mainly talk about the next version
of Windows which is Windows 8. There have been some leaked copies of
Windows 8 but this week Microsoft released the first official release.
The release is a pre-beta released called the Developers Preview and it
is not feature complete and still has some things that need to be fixed
but it does give us an image to download and start testing and having
fun with.
I Personally prefer virtual machines So That is the method I used.So off we go for the screenshot of the install
Three Options to select from; for this initial install I'm going with
the full install. Future posts will focus on the Server Core and
Features On Demand versions.
Obligatory EULA which I fully read :)
Choose Custom (advanced installation)
I usually use around 40 GB for my virtual machines but you technically
only need 32 GB of disk space. Additional information on the system
requirements can be found here:
Windows Server 8 Developer Preview - System Requirements
Windows Server 8 Developer Preview - System Requirements
The familiar installing Windows dialogue box. Glad some things don't change.
Getting close to being finished.
Enter a password
Moment of truth has arrived, initial screen for Windows Server 8. It
gets me excited as I know I'll be spending years of my life using this
OS but this is my first install.
There are two screens you will see when initially working with Windows
8. The first is the MetroUI that a lot of people have seen in previews
on the Windows 8 blog and other sources. This is the tile interface
MetroUI GUI in Windows Server 8 Developers Preview
You can use the Windows Key to get to the more familiar desktop
You can use the Windows Key to get to the more familiar desktop
It is a new OS with a lot of graphical changes that are going to take
time to get used to it. For old timers over 35 like me the transition
from NT to Windows 2000 was also dramatic. Remember going from server
manager and user manager to AD Users and Computers.
I'm guessing there is a Group Policy to disable MetroUI and that will be a future posts but for now I'm leaving it on and getting used to it.
I'm guessing there is a Group Policy to disable MetroUI and that will be a future posts but for now I'm leaving it on and getting used to it.
Enjoy Windows 8 ... @@@@@