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Get in the Fast Lane with 64-Bit Computing

Today, 64-bit processors have become the standard for systems ranging from the most scalable servers to desktop PCs. Technology changes rapidly and 64-bit processors are now the norm in the business world of today. Virtually all new Hewlett Packard and other servers ship with 64-bit processors. You can take full advantage of these systems by using 64-bit editions of Microsoft Windows products and Hewlett Packard Servers.

The main differences between the 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and the 64-bit versions of Windows Vista relate to memory accessibility, memory management, and enhanced security features. The security features that are available in the 64-bit versions of Windows Vista include the following:
Enhanced Secuirty with Kernel Patch Protection, support for hardware-backed Data Execution Protection (DEP), and mandatory driver signing
Removal of support for 32-bit drivers
Removal of the old 16-bit legacy subsystem

Advantages of 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows Servers

64-bit systems are much faster than the older 32-bit and legacy 16-bit systems because they process more data per clock cycle, which provides higher performing and scalable computing solutions. They also offer direct access to more virtual and physical memory than 32-bit systems which results in further performance advantages.

• Faster I/O (input/output) speeds to things like hard disk drives and other storage devices. These features can greatly increase system performance.
• The ability to access physical memory (RAM) that is above the 4-gigabyte (GB) range. This physical memory is not addressable by 32-bit versions of legacy operating systems. The ability to address more physical memory lets Windows Vista minimize the time that is required to swap processes in and out of physical memory. Therefore, Windows Vista can manage processes more efficiently. This memory management feature helps improve the overall performance of Windows Servers.
• New 64-bit servers are best suited for most new servers because they provide a platform for scalable and high-performing native 64-bit applications while still supporting most legacy 32-bit applications without emulation on the same system.
• Servers with 32-bit processors are already becoming legacy systems. New servers should be deployed with a 64-bit Server only when a compelling reason exists that prevents taking full advantage of the hardware.

Remember, Support for Windows 2000 is ending

On July 13th, 2010, support for Windows 2000 Server ends. Windows Sever 2008 should be in your plans to migrate to your new network operaing system.