It221 Research Assignment Part 1

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Research Assignment Part 1 Part 1: In this first section, you will investigate the changes made to the architecture of Windows Server 2008. Research from the ITT Tech Virtual Library and the Internet to answer the following questions: 1. Why Windows Server 2008 comes in different versions? What is the significance of each version? 2. What are the new features or enhancements made to Windows Server 2008? How is Windows Server 2008 different from Windows 2003? 3. Why is 64-bit architecture an advantage? 4. Explain the new features of Windows Server 2008, such as server core, Virtualization, and PowerShell. What is the role of these features and how will they improve efficiency in administrative Windows? 5. What is a Read Only Domain Controller (RODC) and what are its advantages? What are the security and administrative issues addressed by a RODC? Windows Server 2008 was launched in 2009, it is built on Windows NT 6.1 and enhancements include new functionality for active directory and new virtualization and management features. Windows Server 2008 was launched in 6 different editions to provide flexibility and choice for various types of corporate businesses and organizations based on size and system requirements. The most significant differences are the number of processors, amount of physical memory and features supported. Foundation provides 8GB maximum physical memory, Standard and Web provide 32GB, and HPC 128GB, Enterprise, Datacenter and Itanium provide 2TB of memory. (Mic) Windows Server 2008 offers reduced power consumption, powerful hardware and scaling features, and an expanded desktop. It provides for more efficient server management by giving IT Administrators more options for managing networking infrastructure through ease of use, reliability and security through its Internet Protocol security improvements and

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