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Microsoft Webcast: The Microsoft Perspective on Windows Server and Linux for Server Operating Systems (Level 100)

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Overview Many IT organizations have turned to x86-based hardware as a means of improving price performance from earlier UNIX and mainframe environments. On x86 servers, the two most commonly considered server operating systems are Windows Server and Linux. But how do these operating systems compare when it comes to core requirements such as cost, reliability, security, and interoperability? This webcast separates fact from fiction and provide an overview of how Windows Server and Linux match up in key IT and business requirements.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Microsoft
Live Date	18th October 2007 00:00 BST
Format	Webcast
Topics	Linux Server OS, x86-standard Servers

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