Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation is a new operating system edition to be released by Microsoft that is targeted at SOHO, Micro Businesses and Small Businesses.

Windows Server 2008 Foundation is a proven and reliable technology platform that provides organizations with the foundation to run the most popular business applications. Windows Server Foundation is easy on customer budgets while enabling the core spectrum of IT resources, including file and print sharing, remote access and security. Enable these features and manage your employees through an easy to use and familiar Windows experience.

Windows Server 2008 Foundation will be available in several key languages such as English, Chinese Simplified, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, and Japanese; in 40 countries all around the world.

Windows Server 2008 Foundation is based on Windows Server 2008 Standard Server with alterations to the version characterization transforming limits that are appropriate for the target usage.

Windows Server 2008 Foundation limits include:

• 15 User Limit
• 50 TS Connections
• 50 RRAS Connections
• 10 TAS Connections
• 30 SMB Connections
• 1 socket systems only
• 8GB maximum memory support
• No virtualization use rights

• Additional language support (Chinese Traditional) for previous products launched, now available for Taiwan.

Windows Server Foundation can be tailored to meet your business needs. You can enable the features you need through a simple and familiar Windows experience.

• Business Value: Achieve peace of mind and quicker returns on your investment by deploying a genuine, dependable, and cost-effective technology foundation. Windows Server Foundation provides the foundation to run business applications and share information across a secure internal network.
• Simplicity; Windows Server Foundation is compatible with most server hardware. The operating system comes pre-installed along with your server hardware so you don't need to spend time on procurement and installation.
• Technology Capabilities: Windows Server Foundation enables the core portfolio of IT resources, including file and print sharing, remote access, centralized computing and security. Functioning as the heart of a true local area network, Windows Server Foundation lets employees exchange data securely, without relying on email or the Internet.

Please review the hardware system requirements on the Windows Server 2008 Foundation website.

NOTE: For more information on full features of Window Server 2008, visit: http://www.hp.com/go/WS08Foundation

HP ProLiant Essentials Software is a suite of value-add software that offer complete management solutions for your ProLiant server environment. And complements Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation.

The Insight Control Environment suites provide a single, integrated management interface in 1 package - for 1 installation & streamlined licensing. With the suite, you receive Systems Insight Manager, Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Advanced and key ProLiant Essentials.

• HP Insight Control Environment and HP Insight Control Environment for Blade System
• HP iLO Power Management Pack and HP iLO Power Management Pack for BladeSystem

NOTE: For more information, visit: www.hp.com/go/insightcontrol

Software Technical Support for Windows Server 2008 is available from HP via multiple contact methods, including electronic media and telephone, for ninety (90) days from date of purchase. Software Technical Support includes assistance with:

• Access to technical resources - The Customer can access HP technical resources via telephone, electronic communication, or fax (where locally available) for assistance in resolving software implementation or operations problems.
• Problem analysis and resolution - HP provides corrective support to resolve identifiable and customer-reproducible software product problems. HP also provides support to help the Customer identify problems that are difficult to reproduce. In addition, the Customer receives assistance in troubleshooting problems and determining configuration parameters for supported configurations.
• Escalation management - HP has established formal escalation procedures to facilitate the resolution of complex problems. Local HP management coordinates problem escalation, enlisting the skills of appropriate HP resources and/or selected third parties to assist with problem-solving
• Installation advisory - Advisory support is provided to the Customer who encounters difficulties while performing a software product installation or who needs advice on proper installation methods and updating of standalone applications. Advisory support for software products that are installed in a network environment is also provided.
• Software features and operational support - HP provides information, as commercially available, on the latest product features, known problems and available solutions, and operational advice and assistance.
• Access to electronic software information - Access HP's electronic support facility including symptom-solution database, product descriptions, specifications, technical literature, and more.

Software technical support does NOT include assistance with:

• Walking the Customer through an installation from start to finish
• Generating or diagnosing user generated programs or source codes
• Installation of non-HP products

These services are available for an additional charge and can be purchased separately from HP.

HP Services offers a full portfolio of comprehensive services and cost-saving updates to help you enhance the performance and availability of software from HP and other leading vendors. Services can be configured for Operating System-only support, or can be configured to support the Operating System plus the standard Microsoft Server Applications installed on the server.

• HP Software Support: Provides access to HP technical resources for assistance in resolving software implementation or operations problems. Also provides electronic access to related product and support information, enabling any member of your IT staff to locate this commercially available essential information. Access is subject to availability of information from Microsoft.
• HP Support Plus/Support Plus 24: Helps increase the performance and availability of your IT infrastructure with comprehensive hardware and software services. HP Services engineers deliver onsite hardware support and over-the-phone software support, including electronic access to related product and support information.
• HP Proactive Essentials: Combines proactive services with reactive technical assistance, enabling you to leverage HP best practices. An assigned account manager serves as your primary proactive services contact and coordinates additional specialized resources if necessary. In addition, HP provides leading-edge remote technologies and tools to proactively monitor operations, help reduce downtime, and resolve problems faster. Although problem avoidance through proactive measures is the goal, PE includes comprehensive assistance in case a software problem does occur.
• HP Proactive 24: An assigned HP account manager serves as your primary contact for proactive services and access to our broad base of technical resources. Your account manager works closely with your IT staff to understand your environment and goals, document all the components of your infrastructure, recommend changes to improve performance and stability, and monitor ongoing operations through state-of-the-art remote tools. When problems occur, your Proactive 24 solution delivers comprehensive assistance around the clock.
• HP Critical Service Delivers onsite hardware support and over-the-phone software support, plus proactive problem identification and solutions recommendation, with remote monitoring, and an assigned support team to manage the proactive services. The assigned support team will conduct a pre-assessment of your server environment, working with your IT team to develop a strategy to align the server environment with your business goals. Quarterly assessments will be conducted to ensure ongoing alignment with your goals.
• HP Installation and Startup Services helps ensure that your new HP hardware or software is installed smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption of your IT and business operations.

NOTE: For more information, visit HP Care Pack Services at: http://www.hp.com/services.

Microsoft Software Assurance (SA) is a way for licensed customers to keep current with the latest, most innovative Microsoft products. Under the SA program, customers acquire the right to access any new release of a product covered in the agreement during the term of the coverage. Software Assurance now also includes more benefits for the same price, including problem resolution support during business hours for covered server products, access to Managed Newsgroups and Online Concierge Chat, and Microsoft's self-paced training courses.

In order to guarantee eligibility for the most current product releases and "upgrade-like" pricing you will need to purchase Software Assurance.

NOTE: For more information, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/programs/sa/default.mspx

Microsoft's certification program allows HP ProLiant servers a compatibility certification with Windows Server operating systems. HP ProLiant Servers listed in the Windows Server Catalog have been rigorously tested and certified with Windows Server 2008.
NOTE: For information on ProLiant servers certified for Windows server, visit: www.hp.com/go/windowscert.
NOTE: For details on Microsoft's server catalog and also a list of HP ProLiant certified servers, visit: www.windowsservercatalog.com.

More product information on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation at: www.hp.com/go/ws08foundation

More product information on ProLiant and Microsoft Windows products at: www.hp.com/go/proliantwindows

Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling programs in many geographic areas. For trade-in information, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green. To recycle your product, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your nearest HP sales office. Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner.

The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett Packard web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment.

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