Windows Server 2008 without Hyper-V is designed to power the next generation of networks, applications, and Web services. This edition does not contain virtualization technology that can help reduce server and infrastructure costs.

Features

Virtualization not included

This edition does not contain Hyper-V, which is a hypervisor-based virtualization technology that allows server consolidation on a single physical machine.

Internet Information Services 7.0 (IIS7)

IIS7 provides a new Web server and security-enhanced, easy-to-manage platform for developing and reliably hosting Web applications and services.

Security features

Network Access Protection, Read-Only Domain Controller, and BitLocker Encryption help prevent unauthorized connections to networks, servers, and data.

Server Core

Server Core allows installation of server roles with only the necessary components, which minimizes the data and service footprint and reduces attack surfaces.

Windows PowerShell

Windows PowerShell, a new command-line shell and scripting language, enables administrators to automate routine system tasks across multiple servers.