Differences between Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008?
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2008 is combination of vista and windows 2003r2
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RODC one new domain controller introduced
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In 2008 services are known as Roles
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Boot sequence is changed[instead of loading NTLDR a new
file called bootmgr exists]
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Group policy editor is a separate option in ads
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Windows Server 2008 introduces Hyper-V[only on 64bit]
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Can install windows 2008 server either in full
version(install all services& applications) or server core(only install
minimal required services)
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In
security it enable outbound firewall as well as inbound, IIS 7 release
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Server Core provides the minimum installation required to
carry out a specific server role, such as for a DHCP, DNS or print server.
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Better security
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Enhanced terminal services
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Network Access Protection
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Enabled PowerShell
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Enabled IIS 7.0
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Bitlocker Present
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System drive encryption
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Windows Aero[it features a translucent glass design with
subtle window animations and new window colors]
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Windows Server 2008, Active Directory has been renamed to
Active Directory DomainServices (AD DS). AD DS retains the tools, architectural
design, and structure that were introduced in Windows 2000 Server and Windows
Server 2003, with some added improvements.
