What is Windows Server 2008?
Q: What is Windows Server 2008?
A: Windows Server 2008 is a server operating system from Microsoft, the previous version of which was Windows Server 2003.
Q: What was the codename for this operating system?
A: The codename for this operating system was Windows Server "Longhorn".
Q: When did Bill Gates announce its official name?
A: Bill Gates announced its official name on May 15, 2007 at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference 2007.
Q: What features does it have compared to its previous version?
A: This operating system has several new features compared to its previous version, many of which are present in Windows Vista.
Q: When did mainstream support end for this operating system?
A: Mainstream support ended on January 13, 2015 and extended support ended on January 14, 2020.
Q: Is there an Extended Security Updates (ESU) program available for this OS?
A: Yes, there is a paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program available for this OS (free for Azure Virtual Desktop users). It can extend support for 3 more years in early installments.
Q: Until when will security updates be available for this OS?
A: Security updates will be available until January 10, 2023.
