Is Windows Server 2008 still used?

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

1. Is Windows Server 2008 still used?
2. Is there a Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2?
3. Which is the latest version of Windows Server 2008?
4. What is the use of Windows Server 2008 R2?
5. Can I still update Windows 2008 R2?
6. What is Active Directory for beginners?
7. What can I do with Windows Server 2008 R2?

Is Windows Server 2008 still used?

For those of you running Windows Server operating systems, Janu brought an end of support for Windows Server 2008. ... The good news is that the operating system will still run. There is no kill switch that Microsoft will trigger to shut down this operating system.

Is there a Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2?

Service Pack 2 for WS 2008 R2 is NOT available yet ! You can download WS 2008 R2 SP1 at present.

Which is the latest version of Windows Server 2008?

It is built on the same kernel used with the client-oriented Windows 7, and is the first server operating system released by Microsoft to exclusively support 64-bit processors....Windows Server 2008 R2.

License	Commercial software (Retail, volume licensing, Microsoft Software Assurance)
Preceded by	Windows Server 2008 (2008)
Support status

What is the use of Windows Server 2008 R2?

Windows Server 2008 R2 is a server operating system developed by Microsoft, which builds on the enhancements built into Windows Server 2008. The operating system (OS), which is highly integrated with the client edition of Windows 7, offers improvements in scalability and availability, as well as power consumption.

Can I still update Windows 2008 R2?

Summary. Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are approaching the end of their support lifecycle. This means that as of the dates in the table below there will be no additional: Free security updates on-premises.

What is Active Directory for beginners?

Active Directory is a directory service that centralizes the management of users, computers and other objects within a network. Its primary function is to authenticate and authorize users and computers in a windows domain. ... If it is a valid username and password the user is authenticated and logged into the computer.

What can I do with Windows Server 2008 R2?

Enhancements in Windows Server 2008 R2 include new functionality for Active Directory, new virtualization and management features, version 7.5 of the Internet Information Services web server and support for up to 256 logical processors.