Option 2: 64-bit Edition

Microsoft also provides a 64-bit edition of the Windows Server 2008 operating system, which leverages the features of the x64 architecture. If an organization is considering migrating from 32-bit to 64-bit editions, several key points can guide the decision:

  • Performance. A 64-bit edition of the operating system can access more memory and other resources, allowing for higher levels of performance than the 32-bit edition.

  • Application support. The 64-bit edition of Windows Server 2008 offers full support for both 64-bit applications and, in most cases, 32-bit applications. The 32-bit applications can usually run on 64-bit editions of Windows Server 2008 with potentially better performance than on a 32-bit edition of Windows ...

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