Hi, please can someone tell me the main reason why someone would want to upgrade from Server 2003 to Server 2008? Thanks

Hello, there is many reasons: Enhanced security Better performances New featues like AD DS Fine Grained password policies Virtualization ... Personally I recommend migrating to 2008 R2. This is an overview about it: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/2008-r2-overview.aspx This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner 2010 / 2011 Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator

Generally, you would consider upgrading if there was a business need to do so. For example, there is a new feature in 2008 that your organization can take advantage of that will result in cost savings. Or, if 2003 was to come off of support, and you needed to ensure that your OS was fully supported, that would be another good reason. To upgrade just because its a newer OS, is generally not enough to make a case for. Visit anITKB.com, an IT Knowledge Base.

Hello, there is many reasons: Enhanced security Better performances New featues like AD DS Fine Grained password policies Virtualization ... Personally I recommend migrating to 2008 R2. This is an overview about it: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/2008-r2-overview.aspx This was put to me in an scenario where I was never given the answer. Someone said it could have been because Server 2008 supports 64bit. But I told them so did Server 2003. There isnt a reason to upgrade unless you want a specific feature as you stated. The main reason why I would update to Server 2008 would be - Keep upto date with technology, support for Windows 7 and Hyper V if I needed it.