The proven and reliable technology of Windows Server Foundation provides you with a foundation to run most small-business applications. It's an affordable platform for the core portfolio of IT capabilities, including file and print sharing, remote access and security. A simple and familiar Windows experience makes it easy for organizations to get up and running. As the heart of a true local area network, Windows Server Foundation lets employees exchange data securely, without requiring e-mail or the Internet access.

It's a great time to upgrade! Windows Server 2008 R2, with Service Pack 1 (SP1) provides virtualization technology that enables you to deliver more advanced capabilities to your business for increased IT efficiency and agility. Whether you want to consolidate servers, build a private cloud or offer Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, the addition of these powerful virtualization features enables you to take your datacenter and desktop virtualization strategy to a high level.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 is Windows Server operating system from Microsoft. Designed to help organizations reduce operating costs and increase efficiencies and agility, Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 expands the Microsoft virtualization strategy for both server and desktop workloads by adding dynamic memory management for virtualized workloads with dynamic memory and Microsoft RemoteFX for a rich end user experience with a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and session virtualization. Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 also provides enhanced management control over resources across the enterprise. It is designed to provide better energy efficiency and performance by reducing power consumption and lowering overhead costs.