Welcome! ASI is proud to be a Microsoft OEM distributor helping resellers discover the newly launched Microsoft Windows 2008 Server Operating System. This website is offering presales technical and purchasing overview of this software and recommendations to ASI customers.

**** Official Server 2008 Launch Date = February 27th ****

Quick Overview

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. With Windows Server 2008 you can develop, deliver, and manage rich user experiences and applications, provide a secure network infrastructure, and increase technological efficiency and value within your organization.

Included below is a collection of facts about the Windows Server 2008 release:

Windows Server 2008 will be released on DVD only.

· All Editions of Windows Server 2008:

x86-32 bit and x64 as a single SKU.
Product/OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) comes with both versions (x86-32 bit and x64).
All versions share the same product key.
Windows Server 2008 will be the last 32-bit release of Windows Server operating system.

· Language Pack

Multilingual User Interface (MUI) packs are replaced by fully localized language packs for 19 core languages
All editions of Windows Server will allow installation of multiple languages. (Note: separate MUI version of edition no longer necessary
System Builders can download language packs from the OEM Partner Center (OPC) at www.microsoft.com/oem/.
End Users can download language packs from Microsoft.com

Quick SKU Chart - More detail on the Editions page

SKU	Product	Function	CALs	MAX CPU	MAX MEMORY
69485	Windows Server 2008 Standard	Mainstream Server Operating system	5	4	4GB (x86) 32GB (x64)
69484	Windows Server 2008 Enterprise	Server 2008 Designed for Enterprise Business or High End Servers	25	8	4GB (x86) 32GB (x64)
69481	Windows Web Server 2008	Designed to be used specifically as a single-purpose Web server	NA	2	4GB (x86) 32GB (x64)

x86 = 32-bit code base