Windows Server 2008 is go … which version will you get?

IT Pro are reporting in their News section that “Microsoft launches Windows Server 2008″ – apparently it will ship in 8 different versions!

Microsoft have a list of 11 reasons why we should consider upgrading our servers to the new 2008 platform at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/why-upgrade.aspx. These reasons include, amongst others, Hyper-V, Server Core, IIS 7.0 and a new TCP/IP stack.

No doubt the Internet is going to be buzzing with new articles on Windows Server 2008 in the near future so here are some sites that have already been talking 2008:

• Windows Server 2008 Reviewed | Tom’s Hardware
• Windows Server 2008 – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• BetaNews | Top 10 New Features in Windows Server 2008
• Windows Server 2008 to come in 8 flavors | The Register
• Windows Server 2008 – First Look
• Slashdot | Sneak Peek at Windows Server 2008
• Paul Thurrott’s SuperSite for Windows: Windows Server 2008 Review
• Understanding Windows Server 2008 Server Core
• Redmond | Feature Article: Windows Server 2008: Taking a Closer Look
• Get Ready for Windows 2008 Server – Overview