Server operating systems coordinate the usage of processor, memory, hard disk, and network resources by coordinating the activities of multiple server applications. ISI recommends, resells, and installs 32-bit and 64-bit server operating systems manufactured by Microsoft, the world leader in server operating system shipments.

ISI currently recommends Windows 2003 and Small Business Server 2003 for organizations of all sizes and has extensive experience installing and supporting these operating systems. However, ISI is currently beta-testing the next generation of server operating system from Microsoft, Windows Server 2008. When this product is officially released on February 27, 2008 ISI will already have implementation experience with this product and all it's exciting new features.

Significant Windows Server 2008 Technologies

Internet Information Services 7.0: IIS 7.0 will significantly enhance the performance and security of web applications, encouraging more and more organizations to leverage their Windows servers for supporting all types of business processes regardless of location.

Windows Hypervisor Virtualization: Windows Server 2008 will have built-in support for hardware virtualization that will enable organizations to deploy multiple virtual servers on top of a single piece of hardware. Microsoft is intending to freely give away this technology with each and every Windows Server 2008 license, thereby bringing down the cost for computing for organizations world-wide. Microsoft intends to have support for up to 8 CPUS in a single virtual, 32GB of RAM, and dynamic scaling of hardware resources without having to restart virtual server instances.

Terminal Services: Windows Server 2008 introduces an updated version of Terminal Services that provides Citrix-like capability to integrate remotely hosted applications on local desktops for users anywhere they have a LAN or Internet connection. This application virtualization capability will finally become affordable for organizations of all sizes.

Network Access Protection (NAP): No longer will organizations have to worry about mobile employees or guests bringing unwanted threats into the network such as viruses, spyware, or Trojans. Microsoft's NAP framework will allow organizations to define policies regarding the required security posture for each and every device connected to the network.

In addition, all the Windows 2003 legacy features will be preserved including directory services, file sharing, print sharing, DNS, DHCP, WINS, and other base-level server applications as they will be bundled into the operating system directly.

ISI currently employs four Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers and seven Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators.

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