Top 10 Reasons to Migrate to Windows Server 2008

4/7/2008 12:00:00 AM

From dell.com

1. WINDOWS SERVER 2008 WITH HYPER-V
Hyper-V virtualization technology helps you increase system availability for production server consolidation, disaster recovery, and end-to-end management of dynamic data centers.

2. WORLD-CLASS WEB AND APPLICATION PLATFORM
A secure, easy-to-manage platform for developing and reliably hosting applications and services.

3. IMPROVED NETWORKING PERFORMANCE
Take full advantage of today's multi-gigabit networks, and completely secure and control the flow of network traffic.

4. ENHANCED SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE
Developed from the ground up for security, helping you adhere to the strictest IT compliance standards. Plus, Network Access Protection ensures that any computer connecting to the network meets corporate policy for "healthy" requirements.

5. MAXIMIZED OS CYCLE
By migrating to Windows Server 2008 now, you can maximize the operating system cycle and take full advantage of the financial and technical benefits of the new functionality.

6. CONTROL OVER YOUR REMOTE INFRASTRUCTURE
Streamline the management of your remote infrastructure with enhancements to Active Directory, including Read-Only Domain Controllers and administrative role separation.

7. SIMPLIFIED SERVER MANAGEMENT
The Server Management Console provides a single, unified tool for managing your server's configuration, displaying status, and managing roles.

8. SUPERIOR SCRIPTING AND TASK AUTOMATION
Automate common tasks and easily control system administration.

9. PRESENTATION VlRTUALlZATlON
Secure access to internal applications through firewall-friendly ports.

10. THE POWER OF WINDOWS VISTA
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista share a number of technologies across networking, storage, security, and management.

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