Over the weekend, Microsoft released a new "build" version of the next-generation Windows server version - Windows Server (codename "Longhorn").

The new "build" version, also known as the preview community specification (CTP) in December 2006, of Windows Server is posted on the Microsoft Connect website, only for the developer community to participate in the chapter. Longhorn Beta.

Microsoft announced the new Longhorn Build version images 1 Typically, Microsoft's CTP program is designed to give users the earliest and most frequent upgrades of future technologies developed by Microsoft.

It is known that Longhorn server operating system will integrate virtualization technology, better management, security and administration capabilities. It is expected that Microsoft will announce the completed version of Longhorn in the second half of next year.