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Server 2008 RTM: First Impressions on Performance

I'm still poking around the RTM code for Server 2008. But I wanted to drop a quick line to say that I'm impressed with the difference in performance between the RC1 and RTM code. This is to be expected with the post-RC1 period having mostly to do with final bug fixes and code performance enhancements. It also involves the removal of any code checking features, all of which get stripped out of the final product and all of which slow down beta versions.

I can definitely say that running Server 2008 on VMware Workstation 6.0.2, the performance is acceptable. I'm running a server instance now with only 512M of RAM and getting noticeably better performance than I used to see with pre-release versions.

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Posted by Greg Shields on February 18, 2008 12:30 AM |

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Greg Shields, is an independent author, instructor, and IT consultant based in Denver, Colorado, and a co-founder of Concentrated Technology. With nearly 15 years of experience in information technology, Greg has developed extensive experience in systems administration, engineering, and architecture specializing in Microsoft systems management, remote application, and virtualization technologies. Greg is a Contributing Editor for Redmond Magazine, MCPmag.com, and Virtualization Review Magazine and is the author of five books, including Windows Server 2008:  What’s New / What’s Changed. Greg is also a highly sought-after instructor and speaker, speaking regularly at conferences like TechMentor Events, and producing computer-based training curriculum for CBT Nuggets.  Greg is a recipient of Microsoft "Most Valuable Professional" award with a specialization in Windows Terminal Services.