. 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 highly secure network infrastructure and increase technological efficiency and value within your organization. Windows Server 2008 builds on the success and strengths of its Windows Server predecessors while delivering valuable functionality and powerful improvements to the base operating system. Web tools virtualization technologies security enhancements and management utilities help save time reduce costs and provide a solid foundation for your information technology (IT) infrastructure..