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Microsoft’s new metro-style Start screen is getting all the buzz, but for IT administrators there are many new network-related features and changes in both Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 to be aware of. The changes are mostly targeted at simplifying the networking process and adding more mobile-related features. Plus, there are a bunch of new and impressive administrative features designed to increase network support, reliability, performance, and security.