Windows Server 2008, also known as Win2008, is a server operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was released on February 4, 2008, and is the successor to Windows Server 2003.Win2008 introduced several new features and enhancements compared to its predecessor, including improved virtualization capabilities, better security features, and enhanced performance. One of the most notable features of Windows Server 2008 is its support for Hyper-V, Microsoft's virtualization technology, which allows users to create and manage virtual machines on a single physical server.Another key feature of Win2008 is the inclusion of Server Core, a minimal installation option that provides a lightweight server environment without the graphical user interface. This allows for better security and more efficient resource utilization.Additionally, Windows Server 2008 introduced several new security features, such as BitLocker Drive Encryption, which helps protect data on server drives, and improved network access protection to ensure that only healthy devices can connect to the network.Win2008 also improved performance with enhancements such as support for up to 64 processors and up to 2 TB of memory in the 64-bit version of the operating system.Overall, Windows Server 2008 is a robust and reliable server operating system that provides users with enhanced virtualization capabilities, improved security features, and better performance. It continues to be used by organizations around the world to power their servers and run critical applications.
