All, We are in the process of planning upgrading our Windows Server 2003 AD domain into Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory. My boss would like me to bullet point some of the key beneifts we will get out of connecting Windows 7 to a Windows 2008 Domain vs. a Windows 2003 Domain. Clearly there are TONS of GPO options, but is there anything anyone can do to summarize some of the key points that highlight the beneifits

Hi, Windows Server 2008 R2 has many features that are designed specifically to work with client computers running Windows 7. Features that are only available when running Windows 7 client computers with server computers running Windows Server 2008 R2 include: · Simplified remote connectivity for corporate computers by using the DirectAccess feature · Secured remote connectivity for private and public computers · Improved performance for branch offices · Improved virtualized desktop integration · Higher fault tolerance for connectivity between sites For more information, you can refer to: Making the Experience Better Together with Windows 7 http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/R2-better-together.aspx Group Policy settings summary for Windows and Windows Server. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=18c90c80-8b0a-4906-a4f5-ff24cc2030fb&displaylang=en Sincerely, Wilson Jia TechNet Subscriber Support in forum If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.comThis posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. Please click "Mark as Answer" when you get the correct reply to your question.