The disadvantages of a Windows server 2008 are as follows:
The above six entities over earlier versions of Windows Server software were removed from Windows Server 2008. They can be seen as six disadvantages to some individuals depending on how they were going to use the new edition of Windows Server 2008.
WS 2008 is a server line of operating systems for those who are going to be running a server over that of a regular computer. The disadvantage to having certain elements or functions removed is actually for the client or person hosting on that server.
Not everyone has the most up to date technology. With certain functions removed it means any old website or entity being hosted on the server may not be supported. It can create a problem in that the person may need the older versions or they will have to upgrade. This may not be an option.
If you are using the program for yourself these removed functions are less of a disadvantage as it means you are probably upgrading everything else.
Another disadvantage is the Hyper-V concept. This new function of the Windows Server 2008 is in the first version meaning 1.0 when all other options are already a couple of generations in. For those who may use hypervisor as a management tool it can be difficult if there are issues with the concept as a whole.
Windows Server 2008 is also being used for the virtualization market. It means that you can use virtual worlds like having a virtual office on the server with this Windows OS version. Given the relatively new concept within the OS system there can also be problems with this type of hosting.
- OSPF removed
- AppleTalk protocol removed
- NTBackup removed
- POP3 services removed
- NNTP removed
- Post Office Protocol removed
The above six entities over earlier versions of Windows Server software were removed from Windows Server 2008. They can be seen as six disadvantages to some individuals depending on how they were going to use the new edition of Windows Server 2008.
WS 2008 is a server line of operating systems for those who are going to be running a server over that of a regular computer. The disadvantage to having certain elements or functions removed is actually for the client or person hosting on that server.
Not everyone has the most up to date technology. With certain functions removed it means any old website or entity being hosted on the server may not be supported. It can create a problem in that the person may need the older versions or they will have to upgrade. This may not be an option.
If you are using the program for yourself these removed functions are less of a disadvantage as it means you are probably upgrading everything else.
Another disadvantage is the Hyper-V concept. This new function of the Windows Server 2008 is in the first version meaning 1.0 when all other options are already a couple of generations in. For those who may use hypervisor as a management tool it can be difficult if there are issues with the concept as a whole.
Windows Server 2008 is also being used for the virtualization market. It means that you can use virtual worlds like having a virtual office on the server with this Windows OS version. Given the relatively new concept within the OS system there can also be problems with this type of hosting.
