Windows Vista Performance

I've been talking to a few people recently who are using Windows Server 2008 as a workstation.  Some of their comments are along the lines of:  "Server 2008 has the same code base as Vista SP1, how come it feels quicker?".

Interestingly there doesn't seem to be a good answer (yet).  I've been shown a single laptop running Vista (and it's slow and unstable), then the exact same laptop running Server 2008 and it is quick.

I then show them my laptop in the same scenarios (I have dual boot) and Vista is quicker than Server - it doesn't make sense!

I've taken this interesting "issue" to heart, and have set about finding out why (I love a challenge).

My first port of call will be the Springboard Series Virtual Roundtable that's on this afternoon (17:00 in Ireland - 9:00am Pacific Standard Time) Wednesday, September 24, 2008.  It will be recorded, so it won't matter too much if you miss it (although you won't be able to ask live questions).  Mark Russinovich and a panel of industry experts will explore your top of mind performance issues, common misconfigurations, and tips on how to fix them. From boot times and applets to disk performance and battery life, find out how to optimize Windows Vista and what you can do to improve overall system performance.

I'm already in contact with a bunch of people in Corp plus a few local "experts".  I'll let you know how I get on - so watch this space (I'll be sharing my 'tips & tricks' later)..

Dave

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