Windows Server 2008 Standard

Along with Windows Web Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Standard is the entry level server offer of Microsoft. It is also the least pricey from amongst the other editions of Windows Server 2008. It is primarily designed to attend to the needs of small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or businesses, and to give them solid and highly dependable foundation to run the organisation. This version is only available for 64-bit. It also has no clustering feature.

Upgrading to Windows Server 2008 Standard is available for Windows 2000 Server as well as Windows Server 2003 Standard. This edition of Windows Server 2008 does not need a product key in installation but it must be activated within 60 days.

Improve the reliability as well as flexibility of server infrastructure while helping businesses to reduce operational cost and save time

Offer web developers stronger applications and web platforms to be able to build linked services and applications

Include built-in and improved virtualisation and web capabilities Boast of superior security features to make the operating system tougher in safeguarding network and data

Add new value to businesses by making sure that all users are able to access and benefit from the services of the network regardless of their locations because of its remote access feature

Provide web, domain, DNS, application, print, and file services

Assist IT experts in making the most of their control over the infrastructure because of its unparalleled management and availability potentials

Give better understanding of the diagnostic and operating system capacities to help administrators focus on adding value to the business