Server Virtualisation

The ability to efficiently run multiple operating systems – Windows, Linux and others – in parallel on one physical server enables businesses to achieve more with less hardware. Alongside the obvious benefits of doing more with less, centralisation of applications onto fewer servers, supports branch office server workloads and running virtualised operating systems provides the most cost-effective, easily managed and optimised use of resources.

One of the technological advances made in Windows Server 2008 is that Hyper-V, the virtualisation hypervisor, is incorporated into the operating system.  Unlike alternative virtualisation solutions, this integration of hypervisor and operating system provides a rock-steady and ultra-secure foundation for virtualised operations.

Security

As the most secure Windows Server ever, new security innovations provide unprecedented levels of protection for the network, data and business. New specific security mechanisms include the new Windows Firewall, Windows Defender, User Account Control (UAC) and more.

High Availability

Leveraging the clustering capabilities of Windows Server 2008, high-availability is now easier to implement than ever before. Servers running virtualised environments can support greater loads on fewer machines, giving a small footprint and leading to a more efficient and manageable use of hardware.

Feature-Rich Web Applications

Providing the ability to deliver rich web-based experiences, Windows Server 2008 offers improved administration and diagnostics, development and application tools, and lower infrastructure costs.