Improve System Efficiency & Boost Productivity With Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 provides a productive and cost-effective server platform with low-cost virtualization, power saving capabilities, and a superior experience for end users.
Improve the efficiency and availability of IT resources and applications with the new virtualization innovations provided in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. This service pack release delivers two new features, namely Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX, to help businesses further optimize their datacenter and desktops.
•Dynamic Memory lets Hyper-V administrators pool available memory on a physical host and dynamically distribute it to any virtual machine(s) running on that host.
•RemoteFX lets Windows Server 2008 R2 administrators provide a rich end user desktop virtualization experience by delivering vivid content, independent of any graphics stack, to server-hosted virtual and session-based desktops.
The Ideal Environment for Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 is ideal for an infrastructure supporting 50 – 300 users. It’s advanced server platform provides more cost-effective and reliable support for business and mission-critical workloads.
Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter delivers an enterprise-class platform for deploying business-critical applications and large-scale virtualization on small and large servers.
Windows Web Server 2008 R2 allows you to manage the most demanding environments – from a dedicated Web server to an entire Web server farm.
Benefits of Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2
Web Application Platform
Windows Server 2008 R2 offers an updated Web server role, Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.5, and greater support for .NET on Server Core, making this release the most robust Windows Server Web application platform yet.
•Reduced Effort to Administer and Support Web-Based Applications
•Reduced Support and Troubleshooting Effort
•Improved File-Transfer Services
•Ability to Extend Functionality and Features
•Improved .NET Support
•Improved Application Pool Security
•IIS.NET Community Portal
Virtualization
Windows Server 2008 R2 provides the following virtualization types: Client and Server virtualization provided by Hyper-V and Presentation virtualization with Remote Desktop Services.
Scalability and Reliability
Windows Server 2008 R2 is capable of unprecedented workload size, dynamic scalability, and across-the-board availability and reliability.
•Leveraging Sophisticated CPU Architectures
•Increased operating system componentization
•Improved performance and scalability for applications and services
•Improved Storage Solutions
•Improved Protection of Intranet Resources
Management
Improved management and administrative functions, provide the most flexible and robust operating system featuring versatile and reliable platform for workloads and applications.
•Improved data center power consumption management
•Improved Management of File Services
•Improved remote administration
•Reduced administrative effort for administrative tasks performed interactively
•Enhanced command-line and automated management by using PowerShell version 2.0
•Improved identity management
•Improved compliance with established standards and best practices.
Works Better Together with Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2 has many features that are designed specifically to work with client computers running Windows 7.
•Simplified remote connectivity for corporate computers by using the DirectAccess feature
•Secured remote connectivity for private and public computers
•Improved performance for branch offices
•Improved security for branch offices
•More efficient power management
•Improved virtualized desktop integration
•Higher fault tolerance for connectivity between sites
•Increased protection for removable drives
•Improved prevention of data loss for mobile users
To discuss your server upgrade requirements simply call 0800 001 5942 to speak with one of our Technology Specialists or email vip@supremesystems.co.uk
