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Microsoft Windows Server 2008® Foundation is a new operating system edition to be released by Microsoft that is targeted at SOHO, Micro and Small Businesses. Windows Server 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 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 Foundation offers the same functionality as Windows Server 2008® Standard but with limitations as to the number of simultaneous user connections.
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Languages and Countries
- English: Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Brunei, Canada, India, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Ireland
- Spanish: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Spain
- Chinese Simplified: People’s Republic of China (includes Hong Kong & Macao)
- Chinese Traditional (launching in June):
Taiwan
- Brazilian Portuguese: Brazil
- Japanese: Japan
- Turkish: Turkey
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Windows Server Foundation is designed for small business customers who are looking for the security, reliability, stability, and support of Microsoft Windows at an affordable price.
- Business Value: Achieve greater peace of mind by deploying a genuine, dependable, and cost-effective technology foundation.
- Simplicity: Windows Server Foundation comes pre-installed along with your HP ProLiant server 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 features.
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Ideal for...
SOHO
- Multiple workloads, such as file and print sharing and networking, in addition to running business applications.
Micro Businesses
- As a first server for basic workloads, such as file/print and small business applications, such as point-of-sale (POS) and accounting software.
Small Businesses
- Windows Server Foundation–based servers in a growing small business.
- Multiple-user computing using Terminal Services (TS).
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Edition comparison |
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Windows Server 2008 Foundation |
Windows Server 2008 Standard |
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X86 Sockets |
N/A |
Yes |
Optimal: 2 GB RAM (Full installation) or 1 GB RAM (Server
Core installation) or more
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X64 Sockets |
Yes |
Yes |
| X86 RAM |
N/A |
Yes |
| X64 RAM |
Yes |
Yes |
| Network Access Connections (RRAS) |
50 |
250 |
| Network Access Connections (IAS) |
10 |
50 |
| Terminal Services Gateway |
50 |
250 |
| Virtual Image Use Rights |
N/A |
1 |
| Remote Desktop Admin Connections |
2 |
2 |
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