Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Mit dem Small Business Server will Microsoft seine Servertechnologien kleinen Unternehmen schmackhaft machen, indem es die wichtigsten Produkte in einem Bundle anbietet. ZDNet zeigt Szenarien auf, in denen ein Einsatz sinnvoll ist.

Vollversionen von Windows Server 2008 und Exchange Server 2007 ; zweites Betriebssystem und SQL Server 2008 in der Premium-Edition ; einfache Installation und stark verbesserte Managementkonsole

nur 64-Bit-Version ; über Managementkonsole nur grundlegende Setup- und Administrationsaufgaben möglich ; eventuell Folgekosten ; eingeschränkte Backup-Funktionen

Der Windows Small Business Server 2008 ist dann interessant, wenn man als kleines Unternehmen mit bis zu 75 Benutzern einen eigenen Exchange Server betreiben möchte. Nimmt man ein Hosting-Angebot für E-Mail wahr, ist die Windows Server 2008 Standard...

Altfreaks, Admin-Profis und Server-Kids können jetzt alles per Eingabeaufforderung erledigen. Erforderlich ist lediglich die Core-Installation. ...

Bessere Verwaltungsfunktionen, integrierte Virtualisierung, neuer Internet Information Server. Die Server-Version von Windows Vista bietet neue ...

Während die zentralen Anwendungen für das Server-Management beim Windows Server 2003 und vor allem beim Windows 2000 Server

Server 2003 ist eine leistungsfähige, zentrale Schnittstelle zur Verwaltung

Alle wollen Windows 7, denn XP verstaubt langsam und Vista präsentiert sich als Dauer-Flop. Dabei übersieht man leicht, dass Microsoft zu jedem Client-Betriebssystem auch einen passenden Server entwickelt. CHIP Online hat sich Windows 7 für Server...

Microsoft stimmt die Windows-Versionen für Desktop und Server immer aufeinander ab. Der nächste große Windows Server und somit das Pendant zu Windows 7 wird der Windows Server 2008 R2 sein. 2010 soll der neue Server auf den Markt kommen und Windows...

Mit dem Service Pack 1 für Windows Server 2008 R2 führt Microsoft zwei neue Features ein: Dynamic Memory für die dynamische Speicherverwaltung von Host-Systemen und RemoteFX für eine bessere Grafikausgabe in VDI-Umgebungen. Wir haben die Beta ausprobiert.

Eine mit Spannung erwartete Neuerung von Windows Sever 2008 ist Server Core - ist es doch seit MS-DOS Microsofts erstes Betriebssystem, das ohne grafische Benutzeroberfläche daherkommt und im Wesentlichen über die Kommandozeile konfiguriert wird.

Server Core wird man nicht als eigenständiges Produkt erwerben können. Vielmehr handelt es sich um eine funktionsreduzierte Installationsoption der Standard-, Enterprise- und Datacenter-Ausgabe von Windows Server 2008. Gleich zu Beginn der Installation...

A small business is not necessarily a simple business. That rather basic lesson has taken much of the computer industry far too many years to learn. S...

With Microsoft Small Business Server 2008, Microsoft has added big business functionality to an affordable SME tool.

Most affordable SBS yet

Purchase price not as low as Linux

With the release of Small Business Server 2008, Microsoft shows signs of understanding that small businesses have a wider range of server options than ever before. For most small companies, SBS 2008 will provide the basic functions necessary for the...

Windows Server 2008 is significantly faster than Windows Server 2003 ; easy to configure and manage host based security

The anticipated feature, the Hyper-V server virtualisation tool, is missing

Windows Server 2008 is definitely faster, more manageable and secure. But it's still missing the virtual link.

The Web Server Edition is for people who need to run an IIS6/7 website with ASP but don't want to spend the money on a full Standard Edition. The setup was pretty straight forward. Web Server also includes DNS. This might be important for anyone who...

Lower cost than standard version ; Pretty straight forward install ; IIS7

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Seriously, order from somewhere else if you're in any kind of a time crunch. Newegg wasn't even the cheapest on the internet, but I traditionally order from them due to great customer service, and fast ship times. I received neither of those on this...

Eventually received the product as advertised

Took 15 days from the day I placed the order to receive the product ; This product does not ship from newegg. It ships from "Magnell Associate Inc". Since you're basically ordering from Magnell Associate Inc, don't expect any help from Newegg. It took...

Overkill for most basic networks or domains, but if virtualization is on your radar, then Hyper-V definitely something to consider. Keep in mind that with Enterprise you can run 4 more virtual instances of Server 2K8 under just the one license which is...

Hyper-V on R2 is impressive. It certainly gives VMWare a run for its money. I run this software in a lab/dev environment personally (MSDN licensing) and in production for managed and hosted services. In my lab I have it configured as a Hyper-V...

Microsoft licensing costs obviously. But depending on your use, this concern can easily evaporate ; As with most Microsoft deployments, unless you are starting from absolute scratch or have the perfect environment, there are going to be the inevitable...

Easy to setup ; Runs like a Win 7 Desktop

No real cons other than you need to know what you are doing or you can get into trouble real quick

Im not sure why they other reviewer said it wont work with mail servers? I have mdaemon running fine on it for a corporate domain.

Easy to install, built in firewall is very robust. Works with my websites, sharepoint and some other programs

IIS 7 takes a bit to get used to. I think SQL express should have been included

Another great piece of software from Microsoft. Due to the OEM licence the price is right too

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Don't expect free support. Microsoft wants money(big money) for help and newegg really offers no support. Online help and your personal drive is all you have.

SUPER powerful. Very nice features. MUCH better then older server versions. If you have the drive, and time, you will like it.

Not for the timid, Not easy to learn.

It's a small number of client licenses, if you don't need to purchase a bulk amount.

The title may be misleading make sure you understand that this IS NOT a Windows Server 2008 product key, it's strickly 5 Client Licenses. (allows 5 more windows users to connect to your Active Directory Infrastructure).