Microsoft has parlayed its Windows Operating Systems [OS] into the most popular operating system on the planet, despite the best efforts of its competitors. This applies as much to the desktop as to the server operating system/ Now, with the release of a new version of its flagship server OS, Windows Server 2008 [WS08], Microsoft hopes to introduce a new benchmark in ease of use, integrated management capabilities, complete security, and simplicity of deployment, as well as interaction with other operating systems, such as UNIX and Linux. Make no mistake. Microsoft has invested heavily in WS08 and has delivered a rock-solid foundation for any network.
