Microsoft has updated their product stack in their operating system, data storage and software development tools with the 2008 offerings. The K2 blackpearl Installation and Configuration Guide has been updated with information relating to the support and configuration of certain of these Microsoft product offerings.

Ensure that you have read the updated documentation in full before attempting your K2 installation on Windows Server 2008. Many of the configuration steps MUST be performed prior to installing K2 blackpearl.

MOSS

If you are running Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) or Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 on Windows Server 2003, and you wish to upgrade to Windows Server 2008, you must install the Office System Service Pack 1 before upgrading the operating system. If performing a clean installation of MOSS, you must install the Service Pack 1 of the installation source for MOSS.
For more information, see Windows Server 2008 Resource Center for SharePoint Products and Technologies on TechNet.

WINDOWS SERVER 2008

Windows Server 2008 delivers valuable new functionality and powerful improvements to the core Windows Server operating system to help organizations of all sizes increase control, availability, and flexibility for their changing business needs. New Web tools, virtualization technologies, security enhancements, and management utilities help save time, reduce costs, and provide a solid foundation for your information technology (IT) infrastructure.

SQL 2008

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 provides a trusted, productive, and intelligent data platform that enables you to run your most demanding mission-critical applications, reduce time and cost of development and management of applications, and deliver actionable insight to your entire organization.

If more information is required refer to the following Microsoft site links for information on the respective products.
Windows Server 2008: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/default.aspx
Microsoft SQL Server 2008: http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/default.aspx

Upgrade Considerations

When upgrading from K2 blackpearl 0807 (4.8210.2.450) to K2 blackpearl 4.5 (4.10060.1.0) consider the following:

While infrastructure changes are required by K2, each environment is different and has its peculiarities which must be taken into account. Modifying the infrastructure could have unforeseen results if the changes are not appropriately understood or managed. Given the broad spectrum of underlying infrastructure utilized, it is recommended that a panel or committee with appropriate skill in each area concerned be assembled to outline the underlying infrastructure changes and gauge the impact of the required changes.