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Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet, designed to power the next-generation of networks, applications and Web services. With Windows Server 2008 you can develop, deliver and manage rich user experiences and applications, provide a secure network infrastructure and increase technological efficiency and value within your organization.

Windows Server 2008 builds on the success and strengths of its Windows Server predecessors while delivering valuable new functionality and powerful improvements to the base operating system. 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.


Windows Server 2008 Benefits

High Security

Windows Server 2008 is the most secure Windows Server ever. Its hardened operating system and security innovations, including Network Access Protection, Federated Rights Management and Read-Only Domain Controller, provide unprecedented levels of protection for your network, your data and your business.

Built for the Web

Windows Server 2008 gives you the ability to deliver rich web-based experiences efficiently and effectively, with improved administration and diagnostics, development and application tools and lower infrastructure costs.

Virtualization Built In

With its built-in server virtualization technology, Windows Server 2008 enables you to reduce costs, increase hardware utilization, optimize your infrastructure and improve server availability.

 
  Web Edition Standard Edition Enterprise Edition Datacenter Edition
Monthly Price $10 $20 $50 $75
Sockets - x86 4 4 8 32
Sockets - x64 4 4 4 64
RAM - 32-bit OS 4GB 4GB 64GB 128GB
RAM - 64-bit OS 32GB 32GB 2TB 2TB
Hot Add Memory No No Yes Yes
Hot Add/Replace Memory & Proc No No No Yes
Node Failover Clustering --- --- 16 16
Network Access Service (RRAS) --- 250 Unlimited Unlimited
Network Access Service (IAS) 50 50 Unlimited Unlimited
Terminal Server Connections --- 250 65,535 65,535
Advanced Identity Management No No Yes Yes
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