hardware and software requirements - SharePoint Server 2010

Microsoft recently released hardware and software requirements of SharePoint 2010.
After the tests we did, we learned that Microsoft's minimum requirements are necessary for installing the system and ensure proper system performance…

This link to Microsoft TechNet site that contains the requirements:
hardware and software requirements

SharePoint 2010 Sneak Peek

Microsoft releases sneak peeks of SharePoint 2010.
You can get a good sense of the application and look and feel overview.

link: SP 2010

SharePoint Server 2010 Preliminary System Requirements

Microsoft published System requirements for SharePoint Server 2010:

- SharePoint Server 2010 will be 64-bit only.
- SharePoint Server 2010 will require 64-bit Windows Server 2008 or 64-bit Windows Server 2008 R2.
- SharePoint Server 2010 will require 64-bit SQL Server 2008 or 64-bit SQL Server 2005.

In the Browsers section - XHTML 1.0 compliant, including Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3.x. running on Windows Operating Systems.
Microsoft also said: “we’re planning on an increased level of compatibility with Firefox 3.x and Safari 3.x on none-Windows Operating Systems. Due to this focus Internet Explorer 6 will not be a supported browser for SharePoint Server 2010.

So, what can you do today to get into the best shape for SharePoint Server 2010?
Start by ensuring new hardware is 64-bit. Deploying 64-bit is our current best practice recommendation for SharePoint 2007.
Deploy Service Pack 2 and take a good look at the SharePoint 2010 Upgrade Checker that’s shipped as part of the update. The Upgrade Checker will scan your SharePoint Server 2007 deployment for many issues that could affect a future upgrade to SharePoint 2010.
Get to know Windows Server 2008 with SharePoint 2007, this post is a great starting point.
Consider your desktop browser strategy if you have large population of Internet Explorer 6 users.
Continue to follow the Best Practices guidance for SharePoint Server 2007.
Keep an eye on this blog for updates and more details in the coming months.