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Microsoft 64-bit Computing White Papers

Find out more about the 64-bit computing by reading the following white papers. New papers will be added to this page periodically.

The Corporate Datacenter – It’s Ready for Windows Server x64 Editions

Published: April 1, 2007

Summary

Windows Server x64 Editions have now been available for two years, been updated with the R2 release and SP2. Exchange Server 2007 shipped as x64-only and is spurring conversations around standardizing on Windows Server x64. This paper addresses the benefits and ease of adopting Windows Server x64 – including specific benefits for server consolidation and virtualization efforts.
This paper was written by David Chernicoff of Windows ITPro.

Included in This Document

  • Introduction
  • Memory Limitations
  • Performance boosts for memory-bound applications
  • How can 64-bit help?
  • The benefit of virtual servers
  • Server consolidation
  • Migrating made simple
  • Licensing
  • Imagined adoption concerns don’t exist
  • Conclusion

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x64Datacenter
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ISVs – Don’t Shy Away from Support for Windows Server x64 Editions

Published: April 1, 2007

Summary

Given that the server hardware transition to x64 is essentially complete and the OS transition is on its way, the time is ripe for ISVs to plan how best to take advantage of the x64 market. ISVs have options – whether supporting their 32-bit applications on Windows Server x64 editions or creating a new native x64 edition of their products. In either case, the move is easier than one might expect, and many ISVs are already on their way, experiencing benefits to their application performance and market presence.
This paper was written by David Chernicoff of Windows ITPro.

Included in This Document

  • Introduction
  • ISVs: Getting on Board is Easy
  • Many ISVs Already on Board
  • Educate Your Customers
  • A Wide-Open Field
  • The Price/Performance Value of x64
  • The Ease of Moving to x64 Development
  • ISV Success Stories – CommVault & Applix
  • Conclusion

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x64ISVSupport
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Benefits of Microsoft Windows x64 Editions

Published: April 25, 2005 | Updated: February 8, 2006

Summary

This white paper examines the benefits of x64 architecture running on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions and Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. These benefits include a larger virtual memory-address space, support for larger physical RAM, improved performance and reliability, enhanced security, and an unprecedented level of compatibility. With the release of the x64 editions of Windows, 64-bit computing is poised to become the mainstream of personal and corporate computing.

Included in This Document

  • Introduction
  • Scalability
  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Compatibility
  • Related Links

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x64Benefits.doc
258 KB
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Updated: Feb 8, 2006

Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Deployment Scenarios

Published: March 30, 2005

Summary

This white paper takes a look at the forces driving migration to x64 and the current and projected market transition to x64. It also provides an overview of specific features of the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Finally, it covers some of the most common targeted workloads, such as database server, line-of-business applications, Terminal Services, Active Directory, Web server, and technical computing. For each target deployment scenario, the author outlines the 32-bit pain points, the technical and business benefits of x64, and a customer example.

Included in This Document

  • Introduction
  • Limitations of 32-Bit Architecture
  • Benefits of 64-bit Architecture
  • Market Transition to Mainstream 64-bit Computing
  • Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
  • Target Workloads
  • Summary

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x64Deploy.doc
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Updated: Mar 7, 2006