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Great solution for web hosting.
- Pros: Great platform for web hosting. Lower cost than the 2003 version was.
- Cons: None to speak of.
- Other Thoughts: At this price point, it's definitely worth it over the time it takes to get LAMP setup and locked down. I would suggest using FileZilla server over the built in FTP server, as it's more configurable, and the accounts don't tie into windows accounts. As to the previous comment on a mail server, you can use SmarterMail with Windows Web Server... I've done it with 2003, and am pretty sure it will work with 2008 as well.
Windows Web 2008 Rocks!
- Pros: Includes the very awesome IIS7 (http://iis.net) Web server with full support for ASP, ASP.NET, and PHP. Also allows you to install SharePoint and Windows Media Server. IIS7 has many new features including FastCGI for world-class PHP support, very powerful extensibility for .NET with integrated pipeline, a new administration tool that allows for delegated administration, with lots of new add-on features coming out on http://iis.net/.
- Cons: Must install hotfix before attempting to install SQL server. See http://iis.net for information on where to get patch.
- Other Thoughts: This version of Windows supports the same hardware as standard server up to 4 CPUs and 32GB of RAM (64bit). It also allows you to install any version of SQL server to be used locally for Web applications.
Awesome Product
- Pros: It has the new IIS 7.0 which I am used to since I was hosting websites in vista. The interface is so much better than previous versions. It came with 32bit and 64bit on the disc, which is nice for more memory compatibility.
- Cons: The install was not the smoothest because most dell servers are shipping with openManage CD's with no windows 2008 compatiability. So I had to download a 3.5 gig iso that took forever because it kept timing out. Not really a con, but IIS does have a little bit of a learning vurve if you are used to IIS 6.0.
- Other Thoughts: Great product if you are wanting to host your own websites or an FTP site. If your wanting to setup a domain or run your own mail server this product will not work for that.
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| Disclaimer |
Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings. |
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Microsoft |
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LWA-00078 |
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Windows Web Server 2008 32bit/64bit English 1-Pack DVD |
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Operating System |
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Web |
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Windows |
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OEM |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet, designed to power the next generation of networks, applications, and Web services. Get ready to talk with your customers about the new tools and technologies.
Windows Web Server 2008
This edition is designed specifically for use as a Web and applications server. Other server roles are not available in this edition. |
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Reviewed By: aztracker1 on 7/1/2008
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
