Windows Server 2008 R2

With powerful built-in Web and virtualisation technologies, as well as features designed specifically to work with Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 is set to provide significant upgrade and new business opportunities.

As one of the most significant products in Microsoft history, Windows Server 2008 R2 represents a huge opportunity for your business. Here are just a few of the types of customers you should be talking to in order to get those sales started:

Customers concerned with security at remote branch offices
Server 2008 R2 boasts a read-only domain controller that helps increase security at remote sites by providing local authentication without deploying a full, writeable copy of the active directory database
Customers looking to run different operating systems on one server
Built into Server 2008 R2, virtualisation allows customers to reduce hardware and power costs, and improve server availability, by virtualising multiple operating systems on one server
Customer who want to reduce power consumption and become ‘greener’
Server 2008 R2 monitors processor utilisation levels on the server and adjusts performance states to limit power to the needs of the workload
Customers considering server virtualisation
Virtualisation technology Hyper-V enables Live Migration within Server 2008 R2. Live Migration moves between physical targets happen in milliseconds; which means migration operations become invisible to connected users.

Business benefits

With Windows Server 2008 R2 customers can develop and deliver rich user experiences, and benefit from a highly secure network infrastructure. New Web tools and virtualisation technologies help customers save time, reduce costs, and provide a solid foundation for their IT infrastructure.

Improve availability
Backup and restore features ensure mission-critical apps and servers are always available; providing business continuity and no unplanned downtime
Simplify server management
Easy deployment allows customers to start with the features they need now, and add what they want as their business expands. They can also save time by automating routine administration tasks with Windows PowerShell and use Server Manager
Improve security
Enhanced security gives customers greater protection for networks, data and business; increasing peace of mind and allowing secure collaboration
Deliver flexible access for remote users
Terminal Services enable access, from almost any computing device, to a server running Windows based programs or a full desktop.

Expand your sales with…

Windows Server 2008 R2 can easily be combined with other hardware and software products to create custom solutions that meet your customers’ needs – making it easier for you to offer everything they need in a single order.

Hyper-V
Designed to power the next generation of networks, Windows Server 2008 R2 is the ideal complement for Hyper-V technology. Together they deliver richer user experiences that can save time and reduce costs.
Windows 7
Together, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 can significantly improve productivity and network performance.

Direct Access provides secure, seamless access to files and applications from any location without a VPN; saving money on support

Branch Caching reduces bandwidth and latency in branch locations to deliver a significant improvement in network performance

Windows 7 federated search now searches the server as well as the desktop when used in conjunction with Windows Server 2008 R2.