Windows Server 2008 Foundation is designed for smaller organizations, which viewed the acquisition of the first server or the client is already being used by the operating system (eg, Windows XP) to provide the basic infrastructure. It is based on already-proven Windows Server 2008 and will be able to provide all the key elements of IT in your business.

* Joint work with files and printers
* Remote Access
* IT security environment

To keep your investment growing company in the future Windows Server Foundation can be easily upgraded to the full edition of Windows Server 2008.

What is Windows Server 2008 Foundation and that he can do?
1. Secure authentication and user access (directory service Active Directory)
2. Business applications (all applications running on Windows Server 2008 will also work on Windows Server 2008 Foundation)
3. General Internet access
4. The total storage of files, with the possibility of encryption (using the technology BitLocker)
5. Share printers, scanners, faxes, and backup devices
6. Remote access to storage, even outside the local area network
7. Remote work with business applications from any location or computer, where there is Internet

Benefits of Windows Server 2008 Foundation
Based on the already proven technology, the server is Windows Server Foundation provides affordable, easily deployable foundation for the work of most business applications, as well as for general access to information and resources. Following these key advantages discussed in detail.

Designed for the needs of small business
* It has the main features of a full-fledged server.
* A secure platform for business applications - from accounting software to complex programming databases and e-mail.
* Windows Server Foundation can be easily upgraded to full versions of Windows Server as the business.

Ease of acquisition and support
* You buy the equipment already installed Windows Server Foundation, which will save on a separate purchase and installation of the operating system.
* A simple and familiar interface of Windows, compatibility with most devices
* Windows Server Foundation is supported by an extensive network of trusted partners of Microsoft.
* Centralized control settings, all computers that run Windows.
* Compatible with a wide range of hardware obespecheniyaVozmozhnost interaction with other operating systems and applications.
* A simplified licensing system

General access to information and resources
* Duplicate resources are not necessary: for printers, scanners and backup equipment can be shared within the enterprise.
* Deployment of the server delivers data protection. This is done by using a single online repository for files and various kinds of information, thus reducing the chance of data loss.

Access to this organization from anywhere
* The possibility of remote access server Windows Server allows employees to access all data, even while on the road.
* Terminal Services provides access to applications running on the server, with a wide variety of client devices and from different locations.

Data Protection
* Using a common data repository in the network, which reduces the likelihood of their loss.
* Control access to confidential data using the Active Directory.
* The use of BitLocker drive encryption for secure protection of data stored on the server.
* The application that is running Terminal Services reduces the amount of information disseminated, as the user's computer are transmitted only to the data, rather than the whole file.

Hardware requirements and support
Minimum processor speed: 1.4 GHz
Minimum Memory: 512 MB
Minimum disk space: 10 GB

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Creator / Developer: MICROSOFT
Website / Site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/ru/ru/foundation.aspx
Language / Language: English / English
Size / Size: 2.4 GB