New features in Windows Server 2008 that support Web and virtualization technologies, as well as simplified server management, allow your business to innovate and maintain flexibility in a secure, reliable environment.

Windows Server 2008 Videos
Learn about some of the new features in Windows Server 2008 with video tutorials that let you watch along as experts work with Hyper-V, IIS 7.0, and Terminal Services.

Install and Run Virtual Server 2005 on Windows Server 2008
Because not everyone is ready for Hyper-V and not everyone is supporting Hyper-V. Bill Baer has a blog entry that tells you everything you need to know about installing and running Virtual Server 2005 on Windows Server 2008.There are three... Read more...
Moving Virtual Machines from Virtual Server to Hyper-V
If you've been virtualizing with Microsoft technologies, up until last week that meant you were likely using Virtual Server. But now you want the latest and greatest in Microsoft virtualization technology, and that means Hyper-V.  Matthijs ten Seldam has the... Read more...
Get Your Hyper-V Now
The last time I heard someone estimate a release date for Hyper-V, it was pegged at the first week of August. Microsoft beat that by more than a month, releasing the hypervisor software yesterday afternoon.You can get the details and... Read more...
The directory services infrastructure is a key component of Windows Server 2008. Here's an overview of its capabilities.
Windows Server 2008 is Microsoft's most full-featured server operating system yet, so it's ironic that one of its most exciting new features is an install option that cuts out most of the other features. Paul Rubens explores why a Server Core installation makes a great deal of sense in many instances.
It's fair to say that while many of the other new features are evolutionary, Hyper-V, by contrast, is revolutionary. Paul Rubens explores Microsoft's big step into virtualization.
Microsoft is launching a new salvo in its battle for Web server market supremacy with the introduction of Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 -- a key component of Windows Server 2008.
Whatever Microsoft wants, Microsoft seems to always get. Will its Hyper-V virtualization environment bring down VMware and dominate the untapped pool of data centers that have yet to commit to the technology?
Bob Muglia, senior vice president, Server and Tools Division, discusses Microsofts new interoperability principles and the steps the company is taking to increase the openness of its products.
Lutz Ziob, the general manager of Microsoft Learning, talks about how IT professionals can become certified heroes within their enterprises by getting trained and certified in Windows Server 2008.
With Windows Server 2008, everything needed to support server virtualization is available as an integral feature of the operating system as Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. »
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There are new virtualization tools, Web resources, and security enhancements to help you save time, reduce costs, and provide a platform for a dynamic and optimized datacenter. There are powerful new tools, like Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 and Server Manager. There are advanced security and reliability enhancements, such as Network Access Protection and the Read-Only Domain Controller. »
Learn about the advantages of using Windows Server 2008 with Windows Vista, and find information on how Windows Server 2008 interoperates with other applications and platforms. »
Keep up to date on the latest Windows Server 2008 news from Microsoft and independent sources worldwide. Here you'll find a compilation of technical reviews, news reports, and press releases about Windows Server 2008 and related products, services, and technologies. »
Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008 deliver all-in-one solutions to help fuel growth for customers and partners. »
The "Certified for Windows® Server 2008" logo identifies hardware and software solutions that meet Microsoft standards for compatibility and best practices with the Windows Server 2008 operating system. »
Search the Windows Server 2008 catalog to find solutions to deploy with confidence. »
Search the Windows Server 2008 catalog to find servers you can deploy with confidence. »
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. »
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Integrated virtualization solutions from Microsoft can help you meet evolving demands more effectively as you transform your IT infrastructure from a cost center to a strategic business asset. »