Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is the next-generation Windows Server operating system. It is the most flexible & robust Windows Server operating system to date designed to power the next-generation of networks, applications, & Web services. This OS gives you the ability to deliver rich web-based experiences efficiently & effectively, with enhanced administration & diagnostics, development & application tools, & lower infrastructure costs. With its built-in server virtualization technology, Windows Server 2008 enables you to reduce costs, increase hardware utilization, optimize your infrastructure, & improve server availability. Windows Server 2008 is the most secure Windows Server ever with its hardened operating system & security innovations, providing you unprecedented levels of protection for your network, your data, & your business.