Windows Server 2008 is the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet, designed to power the next generation of networks, applications and Web services. Whether you are upgrading from Windows Server 2003, or are moving to Microsoft server technology for the first time, Windows Server 2008 provides a host of new and enhanced capabilities.
With Windows Server 2008, your customers can:
- Use virtualisation to cut costs and increase hardware efficiency.
- Provide a secure, reliable and flexible network infrastructure.
- Develop, deliver and manage rich user experiences and applications.
Virtualisation
Many UK businesses are now incorporating virtualisation into their IT infrastructure. This allows them to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single server, rather than several, allowing them to:
- Get more from their server hardware.
- Save money by reducing the number of servers.
- Enjoy better server availability, business continuity and
disaster recovery.
- Become greener and reduce costs with lower power requirements.
Here’s how Windows Server 2008 virtualisation technology can help:
- With Windows Server Hyper-VTM virtualisation technology, you can maximise the use of their server hardware by consolidating multiple server roles as separate virtual machines running on a single physical machine. You can also efficiently run multiple operating systems in parallel on a single server.
- Terminal Services Gateway and Terminal Services RemoteApp allow easy remote access to standard programs from anywhere by running them on a terminal server instead of directly on a client computer – without the need for a complicated and costly Virtual Private Network (VPN).
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
networks, data and businesses.
- Network Access Protection (NAP) prevents non-compliant computers from accessing and compromising an organisation’s network and updates or secures them before they can connect to the network.
- Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC) increases security for branch office domain controllers where physical security cannot be guaranteed, providing local authentication to branch office users without a full, writeable copy of the Active Directory® database.
- Active Directory Rights Management Services (ADRMS) provides a comprehensive solution that protects and controls access to sensitive information – such as documents and e-mail messages – both during and after their delivery into authorised hands.