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« Microsoft Virtualization Cookbooks | Main | Windows Server 2008: What's New / What's Changed Part #3 of 12: Chapter 2 - Installing Windows Server 2008 »

Windows Server 2008: What's New / What's Changed Part #2 of 12: Chapter 1 - Introduction to Windows Server 2008

This snippet from Chapter 1 of my new book Windows Server 2008: What's New / What's Changed is brought to you by SAPIEN Press. Get your copy at http://www.sapienpress.com/Windows_Server_08.asp.

Windows Server Editions
When Vista released to the consumer markets in early 2007, we had eight different versions to deal with. Figuring out the differences between Vista Home Premium, Vista Enterprise N, and Vista Ultimate took some fancy slide rules and cheat sheets. With Server 2008, at least the editions are fewer in number and easier to understand.

More after the fold...

For the most part, there are only three editions you'll likely need to care about, with two more waiting in the wings for specific uses. Server 2008 Standard Edition, Server 2008 Enterprise Edition, and Server 2008 Datacenter Edition are the three major, feature complete versions of the Server 2008 operating system. Adding to that are Server 2008 Web Edition and Server 2008 Storage Server that fulfill specific roles and include only limited feature sets.

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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.