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Microsoft Showcase > Windows Server

Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 expands existing technology and adds new features to increase the reliability and flexibility of server infrastructures. New Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 virtualization tools, Web resources, management enhancements, and exciting Windows 7 integration save time, reduce costs and provide a platform for a dynamic, efficiently managed data center.

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Windows Web Server 2008 R2

Windows Web Server 2008 R2 is a powerful Web application and services platform. Featuring Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.5 and designed exclusively as an Internet-facing server, it offers improved administration and diagnostic tools to help reduce infrastructure costs when used with a variety of popular development platforms. With included Web Server and DNS Server roles, as well as improved reliability and scalability, this platform allows you to manage the most demanding environments — from a dedicated Web server to an entire Web server farm.

Windows Server 2008 Standard R2

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard is the most robust Windows Server operating system to date. With built-in, enhanced Web and virtualization capabilities, it is designed to increase the reliability and flexibility of your server infrastructure while helping save time and reduce costs. Powerful tools give you greater control over your servers, and streamline configuration and management tasks. Plus, enhanced security features work to harden the operating system to help protect your data and network and provide a solid, highly dependable foundation for your business.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise

Cost-effective and reliable support for mission-critical workloads. It offers innovative features for virtualization, power savings, and manageability and helps make it easier for mobile workers to access company resources.

Windows Server 2008 Itanium R2

Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems delivers an enterprise-class platform for deploying business-critical applications. Scale database, line-of-business, and custom applications to meet growing business needs. Windows Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008 R2 and the current 2010 line-up of our Developer Tools, plus associated .NET frameworks, will be the last iterations in each product line to support the Intel Itanium processor and associated OEM server platforms.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter

Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter delivers an enterprise-class platform for deploying business-critical applications and large-scale virtualization on small and large servers. Improve availability, enhance power management, and integrate solutions for mobile and branch workers. Reduce infrastructure costs by consolidating applications with unlimited virtualization licensing rights. Scale from two to 64 processors. Windows Server R2 2008 Datacenter provides a foundation on which to build enterprise-class virtualization and scale-up solutions.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation

Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation is a cost-effective, entry-level technology foundation targeted at small business owners and IT generalists supporting small businesses. Foundation is an inexpensive, easy-to-deploy, proven, and reliable technology that provides organizations with the foundation to run the most prevalent business applications as well as share information and resources.

Windows HPC Server 2008

Windows HPC Server 2008*, the next generation of high-performance computing (HPC), provides enterprise-class tools for a highly productive HPC environment. Windows HPC Server 2008 can efficiently scale to thousands of processing cores and includes management consoles that help you to proactively monitor and maintain system health and stability. Job scheduling interoperability and flexibility enables integration between Windows and Linux based HPC platforms, and supports batch and service oriented application (SOA) workloads.

Available Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Editions
Web
Overview		 Standard
Overview		 Enterprise
Overview		 Datacenter
Overview		 Itanium
Overview		 Foundation
Overview		 HPC
Overview
Cross-File Replication (DFS-R)              
Failover Cluster Nodes (Nodes)     16 16 8    
Fault Tolerant Memory Sync              

Hot Add Memory

             

Hot Add Processors

              

Hot Replace Memory

             

Hot Replace Processors

             

IA64 RAM

        2 TB    

IA64 Sockets

        64    

Network Access Connections (IAS)

   50 Unlimited Unlimited 2 10  

Network Access Connections (RRAS)

   250 Unlilmited Unlilmited   50 250

Remote Desktop Admin Connections

2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Remote Desktop Services Gateway

  250 Unlilmited Unlilmited   50  

Virtual Image Use Rights

Guest Host + 1 VM Host + 4 VM Unlilmited Unlimited   Host + 1 VM

X64 RAM

32 GB 32 GB 2 TB 2 TB   8 GB 128 GB

X64 Sockets

4 4 8 64   1 4
System Requirements for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Processor

Minimum: Single processor with 1.4 GHz (x64 processor) or 1.3 GHz (Dual Core)

Note: An Intel Itanium 2 processor is required for Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems
Memory

Minimum: 512 MB RAM

Maximum: 8 GB (Foundation) or 32 GB (Standard) or 2 TB (Enterprise, Datacenter and Itanium-Based Systems)

Disk Space

Minimum: 32 GB or greater

Note: Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files
Display Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution monitor
Other DVD Drive, Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse (or compatible pointing device), Internet access (fees may apply)

Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration, and the applications and features you choose to install. Processor performance is dependent upon not only the clock frequency of the processor, but the number of cores and the size of the processor cache. Disk space requirements for the system partition are approximate. Additional available hard disk space may be required if you are installing over a network.

Server Virtualization

With virtualization, businesses can consolidate servers, help ensure business continuity, and manage the physical and virtual IT environment using a single console which can dramatically reduce costs.

Hardware virtualization uses software to create a virtual machine that emulates a physical computer. By providing multiple virtual machines at once, several operating systems can run simultaneously on a single physical machine. Rather than paying for many under-utilized server machines, each dedicated to a specific workload, server virtualization allows those workloads to be consolidated onto a smaller number of more fully-used machines.

Server virtualization will help:

  • Reduce IT workload
  • Reduce required storage space
  • Reduce energy costs

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Microsoft Volume Licensing Programs

Microsoft Volume Licensing

To learn more about Microsoft Volume Software Licensing, please contact your account manager or click here to submit a request for more information.

Open License Highlights

The Microsoft Open programs are a convenient and simple way for small and midsize organizations with five or more desktop computers to acquire the latest Microsoft technology.

With a customizable platform and volume discounts for minimal up-front purchases, Open programs provide value and flexibility in a convenient Microsoft Volume Licensing program.

Select License Highlights

Microsoft Select License is a Volume Licensing program for midsize and large organizations that have 250 or more desktop PCs. The program provides a flexible and cost-effective way to buy the latest Microsoft technology.

Select License is a transactional program for organizations that have mixed software requirements. It is based on a forecast licensing model in which usage is measured against the forecast.

Enterprise Agreement Highlights

The Enterprise Agreement offers large organizations substantial cost savings over standard license pricing as well as simplified license and budget tracking through a single agreement.

With the Enterprise Agreement, you can easily standardize on the latest Microsoft technology across your enterprise.
Open License Program Guide
Open Value Program Guide		 Select License Program Guide
Select Plus Program Guide		 Enterprise Agreement Data Sheet
Enterprise Agreement Program Guide

Software Assurance

Microsoft Software Assurance is a comprehensive maintenance offering that helps you get the most out of your software investment. It combines the latest software with phone support available 24 hours a day, partner services, training, and IT tools that help customers deploy, manage, and migrate software. With Software Assurance, you can increase worker productivity, accelerate organizational performance, and quickly realize a return on your software investment. You can choose Software Assurance at the time of purchase and begin using your benefits immediately for the term of your license agreement. If you purchased through an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), you can add Software Assurance within 90 days.

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250+              
License Offerings Available
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Based on License & Software Assurance              
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