Analyst Report
Reliability, Availability and Serviceability Enhancements in Windows Server 2008
Published: 4/14/2008
In Windows Server 2008, Microsoft is introducing many new features and technologies that will help to provide enhanced reliability, availability and serviceability to Windows Server based solutions. This document describes some of these features and technologies.

Summary
Reliability, Availability and Serviceability, often referred to collectively as R/A/S, is a term coined in the eighties to encompass the capabilities of a computer system that allow it to run in a predictable fashion and without interruptions. Windows Server 2008 implements a significant number of new features and capabilities that provide an increased ability to operate in critical environments.
Included in this document
  • System Availability vs. Service Availability
  • Reliability Enhancements
  • New Availability Features
  • Serviceability Improvements
  • Reliability and Performance Monitoring
  • Impact of Virtualization Technologies on R/A/S