Microsoft offers two new Windows Server 8 beta guides

Thinking about testing out the new functionality of the Windows Server 8 beta? Microsoft has released two guides to help make those first steps a little easier.

The BranchCache Early Adopters Guide includes step-by-step instructions on deploying the automated local caching feature in either hosted or distributed mode, while the Core Network Guide features the basics on setting up a network and a new Active Directory domain in a new forest.

Check out SearchWindowsServer.com for more on the new features of the Windows Server 8 beta.