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Solid Foundation {for Your Business Workloads}

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet, designed to power the next generation of networks, applications and web services. With Windows Server 2008 you can develop, deliver and manage rich user experiences and applications, provide a secure network infrastructure, and increase technological efficiency and value within your organisation.

Windows Server 2008 builds on the success and strengths of its Windows Server predecessors while delivering valuable new functionality and powerful improvements to the base operating system. New web tools, virtualisation technologies, security enhancements and management utilities help save time, reduce costs and provide a solid foundation for your information technology (IT) infrastructure.

Get ready for Windows Server 2008 now. And be ready to take all the credit later. Start your 2008 readiness right here.

Focus on readiness for Windows Server 2008 now, and you can be the one who stands out when initiatives happen – and when promotion decisions are made. Let Microsoft Learning resources give you the head start you need to transition your skills and credentials to the latest Windows Server technologies – or get started with a new certification. Learn what is new:

Download the free Windows Server 2008 ebook offer

Or take advantage of discount offers on Microsoft Press titles.

Take any or all of the four elearning clinics included in Collection 5934: Introducing Windows Server 2008 - free!

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Choose from a broad spectrum of first-look clinics and hands-on labs.

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Built for the Web

Windows Server 2008 gives you the ability to deliver rich web-based experiences efficiently and effectively, with improved administration and diagnostics, development and application tools, and lower infrastructure costs.

Virtualisation Built In

With its built-in server virtualisation technology, Windows Server 2008 enables you to reduce costs, increase hardware utilisation, optimise your infrastructure and improve server availability.

High Security

Windows Server 2008 is the most secure Windows Server ever. Its hardened operating system and security innovations, including Network Access Protection, Federated Rights Management and Read-Only Domain Controller, provide unprecedented levels of protection for your network, your data and your business.

Action Happens {Here}

Take a closer look at what you can do next to shape your experience.

Download a trial version of Windows Server 2008

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Windows Server developer resources

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Windows Server learning plans (US)

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