Wíndows Server 2008 R2 Standard provides organizations with the ability to deliver rich web-based experiences efficiently and effectively, with improved administration and diagnostics, advanced development and application tools, and lower infrastructure costs. Offers innovative features for virtualization, power savings, and manageability Features powerful tools to give you greater control over your servers and streamline configuration and management tasks. Builds on the award-winning foundation of Wíndows Server 2008, expanding existing technology and adding new features to enable IT professionals to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructures Powerful tools such as Internet Information Services (IIS) version 7.5, updated Server Manager and Hyper-V platforms, and Wíndows PowerShell version 2.0 combine to give customers greater control, increased efficiency, and the ability to react to front-line business needs faster than ever before Provides more cost-effective and reliable support for mission-critical workloads Makes it easier for mobile workers to access company resources Enhanced security features work to harden the operating system to help protect your data and network, while providing a solid, highly dependable foundation for your business New virtualization tools, web resources, management enhancements, and exciting Wíndows 7 integration help save time, reduce costs, and provide a platform for a dynamic and efficiently managed data center