Windows Server 2008 is 20% faster than Vista

[Cooper]

How do I check if this OS supports DX 10.1 ?

[RFC Rudel]

How do I check if this OS supports DX 10.1 ?

run dxdiag

guide to make it run like WS http://www.win2008workstation.com/wordpress/

the sidebar part is not the best, I have better procedure.(will post tomorow)

people this OS and vista sp1 have the same code base, if it run on vista will run on 2008.
the only problem are the setups that check the os version.(that can be fixed too)

[szukalski]

W2K8 x64 became my main OS on Friday evening. I tried the Vista experience thrice and each time was more disappointing than the last so when I read about using W2K8 as a workstation I was naturally skeptical but from the first boot I've been in love.

Sure, the load time is longer than XP, which is to be expected in a server OS but I've had no issues installing any of my daily apps or games.
I'm using a licensed version, tried the evaluation earlier in VMWare but the trial wouldn't let me install A.D. so I bit the bullet and just activated the sucker.

The largest difference for me has to be the lack of lag. Vista always gave me lag opening my attached hdd's and samba shares but I'm not experiencing any of that now. I should mention that I'm only running 2GB ram, W2K8 has no issues here, Vista would cry like a baby..

I finally found a replacement for XP.

Now, if only that extra 2x2GB will arrive..

[95blackz26]

im using it on a dfi nf4 with an opteron 148 and 1gb of ram and it runs pretty quick no issues with it.

[Cooper]

run dxdiag

guide to make it run like WS http://www.win2008workstation.com/wordpress/

the sidebar part is not the best, I have better proedure.(will post tomorow)

people this OS and vista sp1 have the same code base, if it run on vista will run on 2008.
the only problem are the setups that check the os version.(that can be fixed too)

It shows same DX10 as in Vista pre SP1.
Any other ways? Or it's really just 10th

[RFC Rudel]

It shows same DX10 as in Vista pre SP1.
Any other ways? Or it's really just 10th

my htpc vista 64 sp1 shows dx10 too.

we must check .dll version but I am sure they are the same.

even the build number of the 2008 is sp1!!!!! (run Winver)

[dinos22]

Just installed Win 2008 Enterprise 64bit for a run strange that 2x2GB (4GB) is slightly faster than 2x2GB + 2x1GB (6GB) even at same timings ???

good way to have testing software without paying dude :p

try 2x4GB kits

maybe mix of 1GB and 2GB sticks makes the system go a bit crazy

[szukalski]

maybe mix of 1GB and 2GB sticks makes the system go a bit crazy

I hope not, it's my intended setup (for VM). Let's see how this one plays out..

[dinos22]

I hope not, it's my intended setup (for VM). Let's see how this one plays out..

i don't mean unstable

i'm sure it will be perfectly stable

VM with all that RAM will be awesome from what ppl tell me about VM and RAM usage hehe

[Pyr0]

not crazy as such, just slows things down a little

the manual states:

You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for dual channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...5&postcount=12

same thing is mentioned in the manual for the P5B Deluxe too

[003]

Quick question. What is the preferable version of Server 2008? Standard, Enterprise or Datacenter? I would assume Datacenter?

Like would there be speed differences between the versions, or limitations on the lower ones or something?

[zanzabar]

enterprise is what i would recommender, datacenter is enterprise with lustering and it comes with a hefty license if its pricing is like 03

[RFC Rudel]

enterprise is what i would recommender, datacenter is enterprise with lustering and it comes with a hefty license if its pricing is like 03

enterprise already support fail over clusters.


to buy check what you need, there is a BIG diference in price from standard to enterprice.



Overview of Editions
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...-overview.aspx

Compare Server Roles
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...are-roles.aspx

Compare Features
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...-features.aspx

Compare Technical Features and Specifications
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...are-specs.aspx


Windows Server 2008 Standard
$999
Available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Includes 5 CALs (User or Device, chosen after purchase)

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
$3,999
Available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Includes 25 CALs (User or Device, chosen after purchase)

Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition
$2,999
Available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions

Windows Web Server 2008
$469
Web Server-only product**, no CALs required. Available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

[MuffinFlavored]

Which is the most minimalist?

I am guessing it would be out of Standard or Enterprise?

[RAW-Raptor22]

Which is the most minimalist?

I am guessing it would be out of Standard or Enterprise?

I dont see the need for enterprise, I am running server 08 x32 standard on my 1200MHz Celeron rig with 1GB of RAM and it runs great. I like it.

I know people cracked vista rc1 to work indefinitely, is there anything like that for server08?

[RFC Rudel]

Which is the most minimalist?

I am guessing it would be out of Standard or Enterprise?

the web edition but it is very limited, the standard edition is the start point.

[003]

Hmm... I don't understand why is datacenter more expensive, when it supports the most features? Compare the technical features here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...are-specs.aspx

Datacenter has all of those of enterprise and then some. Was that just a typo, with it having the cheaper price?

Anyway price aside, it does not matter to me. Which would technically be the best one to get and offer the best performance?

[Savuti]

Took windows 2008 server enterprise for a test run, based on preliminary impressions, I could hardly detect a difference between it and a "tweaked out" pre sp1 x64 vista ultimate in terms of responsiveness, except in boot times speed where the former took several seconds less time to load from progress bar to desktop. Was able to get the same effect after tweaking the prefetcher and superfetch settings in vista.

Am tempted though to do a clean setup for both and do a pcmark vantage comparison run just to get a more conclusive idea of general performance difference between the two, but lazy to go through all the setup

I know people cracked vista rc1 to work indefinitely, is there anything like that for server08?

For now, I don't think there's a working time stop nor bios emulation to prevent activation indefinitely.

[Metroid]

I know people cracked vista rc1 to work indefinitely, is there anything like that for server08?

Who needs that?

We have 240 days ahead, after that. Format the partition, reinstall and more 240 days.

Metroid.

[RFC Rudel]

Who needs that?

We have 240 days ahead, after that. Format the partition, reinstall and more 240 days.

Metroid.

yes

[dinos22]

Who needs that?

We have 240 days ahead, after that. Format the partition, reinstall and more 240 days.

Metroid.

only issue is some uncontrollable pop up windows occasionally pop up during benches from previous eval versions

kinda annoying when you're doing a fast 32M run lol

[Metroid]

only issue is some uncontrollable pop up windows occasionally pop up during benches from previous eval versions

kinda annoying when you're doing a fast 32M run lol

I will let you know a way to disable it soon. I'm downloading it now.

Metroid.

[DaMulta]

I thought 2008 came with DX9 but you could install DX10 onto it.

And then there is this.

[Mats]

the only problem are the setups that check the os version.(that can be fixed too)

How do I do that? Changing some version numbers in the registry I guess, the question is which of them . .

[RFC Rudel]

How do I do that? Changing some version numbers in the registry I guess, the question is which of them . .

a normal exe can be fooled using the compatibility mode.

the msi installer cant be fooled so easily, you need to edit the msi pacage requiremts whit some msi related tools.


some msi only have a compressed .exe, you can install and then on the first error you do not click cancel and you go to the temp folder to get the real installer....