14 DAY TRIAL // Starting with Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has joined its Windows client and server releases at the hip, and Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are illustrative examples in this regard. When it comes down to the evolution from the plain vanilla version of Windows Server 2008 to the Release 2 variant, Microsoft has made available for download documentation focused detailing the changes in terms of functionality and features between the two platform versions.
The “Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2008 R2” whitepaper is currently available from the Microsoft Download Center. “The Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system includes changes to Windows Server 2008 features and technologies that help improve the security of computers running Windows Server 2008 R2, increase productivity, and reduce administrative overhead. This document describes some of these features and technologies,” reads the introduction to the documentation.
Obviously, the resource is addressed at IT professionals, and it will come in handy particularly to those looking for reasons to upgrade from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2008 R2. The Redmond company has provided an impressive list of modifications across all major areas of the operating system. IT pros have the additional option of accessing the resource online on TechNet, via the Technical Library version of Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2008 R2.
“Windows Server 2008 R2 adds new features and extends technologies introduced in Windows Server 2008 to help increase the reliability and flexibility of server infrastructures. This document describes some of the new capabilities and management enhancements in Windows Server 2008 R2 and how they can be used to provide greater control and increased efficiency,” the company added.