Download the Windows Server 2008 trial version

**Windows 2008 Stability**

More solid and reliable machines

Firmer foundations! Your server now moves forward fearlessly. Windows Server 2008

Breakthrough innovations give it strong legs, allowing it to handle massive tasks with ease.

Having a server that runs faster, is more secure, and experiences less downtime can not only change you and your department but also the entire company. With just one command from you, work can proceed smoothly for the day.

**New Server Core Installation Option: A Powerful Heart**

The newly simplified Server Core option allows you to install only the services and features you need.

Less maintenance, fewer patches mean less system downtime.

Reduced kernel attack surface enhances the system's protection against hacker intrusions, malicious attacks, and crashes.

**Failover Clustering: Keep Your Business Running 24/7**

Simplify the configuration, management, and migration of highly available server clusters. Automatically transfer workloads to ensure programs and services run smoothly 24/7.

The new validation wizard automatically tests and executes server clusters.

**Windows PowerShell: Continuous Uptime**

A new and powerful command-line shell and scripting language help automate system management tasks.

Quickly execute exchanges across multiple servers, reducing downtime.

Fully compatible with existing scripts.

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**Manageability**

Updated, Accelerated, Improved, Ready

Changes happen anytime, and your server should be flexible and innovative enough to manage dynamic updates quickly, minimizing system interruptions caused by updates, executing new programs, and upgrades.

Even with such convenience, you still have to get your coffee yourself.

**Windows PowerShell: Fast and Automated Management**

A new and powerful command-line shell and task-based scripting language help automate system management tasks.

Helps you solve cross-server management issues without interrupting the system.

Maximize uptime.

Fully compatible with current scripts.

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**Security**

Protect Yourself and Your Data

In terms of self-protection, Windows Server 2008 has been rigorously trained. New security features actively protect your data, helping safeguard your company’s business and reputation from harm. You might even feel sorry for attackers who attempt to breach IT systems 24/7 and get stuck in the process.

**Network Access Protection (NAP): The Guardian of Network Security**

In a world where changes happen anytime, Network Access Protection (NAP) proactively protects your network by keeping computers that don’t meet your security policies out.

**Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC): The Security Guardian for Branch Offices**

A new domain controller designed specifically for branch offices and edge locations.

Provides quick one-way authentication, accepting only local user authentication and protecting critical information on the server from hackers.

**Server Core Installation Option: Fewer Vulnerabilities, Less Downtime**

Minimizes the kernel attack surface, enhancing core security and reducing the risk of attacks.

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**Web IIS 7.0**

An Even More Exciting, Secure, and Reliable Web Experience: Loading

For businesses powered by websites, downtime is their biggest fear. Customers come for fast, secure, and valuable online experiences. The innovative technology of Windows Server 2008 will help you deliver efficiency with style, intelligence, and automation.

**Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0: A Web Server Tailored for Your Business Environment**

Automatically isolates zones, applications, and infrastructure to prevent system crashes and downtime.

Install only the components you need, minimizing the web attack surface and reducing the risk of system interruptions.

Quickly identify issues, improve management features, and gain a comprehensive understanding, diagnose, and resolve all problems before they become major issues.

Official Download Link: [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/trial-software.aspx](http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/trial-software.aspx)

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